Maine Governor Janet Mills Withdraws From U.S. Senate Race
Maine U.S. Senate Election·April 30 – May 1, 2026
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Maine Governor Janet Mills Withdraws From U.S. Senate Race
Maine Governor Janet Mills withdrew her candidacy for the U.S. Senate on April 30. Mills was running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. She cited a lack of financial resources as the reason for ending her campaign before the primary election. Following the announcement, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke with candidate Graham Platner. The withdrawal has raised questions about the future of the Democratic Party in Maine.
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