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Poll: Platner Leads Collins in Crucial Senate Race

2/25/2026

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  • A University of New Hampshire poll shows Graham Platner (D) leading U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) in a hypothetical Maine U.S. Senate matchup, 49% to 38%.
  • In the Democratic primary, Platner leads Governor Janet Mills 64% to 26%.
  • The race is crucial for Democrats aiming to reclaim control of the U.S. Senate.
  • The primary election is scheduled for June 9, 2026, with debates planned between candidates.