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Sen. Heinrich Backs Platner in Maine Senate Primary Showdown

3/11/2026

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Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) endorsed Graham Platner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary to attract working-class voters.
Platner, a Marine Corps veteran, leads Mills 46% to 39% in a poll.
His campaign faces challenges from past offensive comments and a controversial tattoo.
The Maine primary is June 9, 2026.
The general election is November 3, 2026, and Collins faces a competitive race.

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Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) endorsed Graham Platner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary to attract working-class voters.
Platner, a Marine Corps veteran, leads Mills 46% to 39% in a poll.
His campaign faces challenges from past offensive comments and a controversial tattoo.
The Maine primary is June 9, 2026.
The general election is November 3, 2026, and Collins faces a competitive race.