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Mills quits race; Dems push Trump judges, raising voting concerns

5/4/2026

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Governor Janet Mills withdrew from the U.S. Senate race after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged her to run as the party’s experienced choice.
Democratic senators advanced President Donald Trump's judicial nominees despite American Bar Association concerns and the nominees’ refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden’s 2020 win.
Advocates warn the confirmations coincide with Supreme Court rulings overturning the Voting Rights Act and limiting abortion medication, raising voting rights concerns.

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Governor Janet Mills withdrew from the U.S. Senate race after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged her to run as the party’s experienced choice.
Democratic senators advanced President Donald Trump's judicial nominees despite American Bar Association concerns and the nominees’ refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden’s 2020 win.
Advocates warn the confirmations coincide with Supreme Court rulings overturning the Voting Rights Act and limiting abortion medication, raising voting rights concerns.