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Abortion Ads Spotlight Collins’ Kavanaugh Vote in 2026 Race

6/11/2026

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Democratic strategists are centering 2026 Maine Senate race on Senator Susan Collins' 2018 Justice Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote.
Challenger Graham Platner accuses Collins of breaking a promise to protect Roe v. Wade by confirming Kavanaugh, who helped overturn it.
Collins said a February interview she consulted legal experts and believes her Kavanaugh vote was correct.
Super PAC Senate Majority PAC will run abortion-related ads in Maine highlighting Collins’ anti-choice record.

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Democratic strategists are centering 2026 Maine Senate race on Senator Susan Collins' 2018 Justice Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote.
Challenger Graham Platner accuses Collins of breaking a promise to protect Roe v. Wade by confirming Kavanaugh, who helped overturn it.
Collins said a February interview she consulted legal experts and believes her Kavanaugh vote was correct.
Super PAC Senate Majority PAC will run abortion-related ads in Maine highlighting Collins’ anti-choice record.