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Democrats Target Maine Senate Seat with $24M Push

5/1/2026

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Democrats view the Maine Senate seat as their 2026 flip chance after Governor Janet Mills withdrew, naming legislator Graham Platton the Democratic nominee.
RealClearPolitics shows Platton ahead of Senator Susan Collins 7.6 points, while Collins led Mills 0.2 points before the withdrawal.
The Senate Majority PAC has earmarked $24 million for TV ads and digital spending to defeat Collins, while Republicans have attacked Platton over a Nazi-related tattoo and controversial posts.

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Democrats view the Maine Senate seat as their 2026 flip chance after Governor Janet Mills withdrew, naming legislator Graham Platton the Democratic nominee.
RealClearPolitics shows Platton ahead of Senator Susan Collins 7.6 points, while Collins led Mills 0.2 points before the withdrawal.
The Senate Majority PAC has earmarked $24 million for TV ads and digital spending to defeat Collins, while Republicans have attacked Platton over a Nazi-related tattoo and controversial posts.