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NESN pulled Graham Platner’s campaign ad that blamed private equity for harming the Red Sox after the network cited unauthorized use of third-party intellectual property; the ad aired during a Red Sox game on NESN as Platner runs in Maine’s 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins, highlighting crossovers between sports media and political advertising.
NESN pulled Graham Platner’s 15‑second Senate campaign ad that attacked Red Sox ownership, citing unauthorized use of third‑party intellectual property and noncompliance with advertising standards; the spot, which used the team’s font and colors and referenced Mookie Betts, aired during a Red Sox game before being removed, highlighting Platner’s critique of Fenway Sports Group’s ownership amid broader concerns about private equity and the team’s performance.
Maine Democrats rally behind Graham Platner as the presumptive Senate nominee after Gov. Janet Mills withdraws, touting his grassroots operation and aiming to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, while he faces a June 9 primary against David Costello and scrutiny over past social-media posts.
After Gov. Janet Mills withdrew from Maine's Senate race, centrist Democrats pivoted to support insurgent Graham Platner, signaling a major intra-party shift toward progressive challengers; Platner’s strong grassroots appeal and momentum have drawn broad backing from the base and national figures, who now back him to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November, reflecting a wider conflict between centrists and progressives within the party.
Gov. Janet Mills abruptly dropped out of the Democratic U.S. Senate primary against Susan Collins after a late entry, fundraising shortfalls and a divided caucus left her with limited momentum and resources. Political newcomer Graham Platner capitalized on Mills’ missteps, campaigned across the state, and maintained a polling lead even as Mills halted advertising. National donors and the party offered little help, while Republicans framed Platner as Collins’ stronger general-election foe. Mills’ exit signals a historic shift in Maine politics and echoes past upsets in the state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for the U.S. Senate collapsed about six weeks before the primary after fundraising struggles and failure to blunt Graham Platner’s rapid rise, exposing two key campaign vulnerabilities cited by Democrats.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate bid five weeks before the June 9 primary, saying she lacked the fundraising to win, clearing the path for progressive Graham Platner and letting Democrats focus on defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins amid large outside spending.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills withdrew from the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins, citing a lack of funds to compete; this clears the way for Graham Platner, a Democrat and oyster farmer, to win the primary and likely face Collins in the Senate race this fall.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate bid weeks before the Democratic primary due to a lack of funds, clearing the way for progressive outsider Graham Platner to likely clinch the nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins; Platner has endorsements but also past controversial online remarks, and Mills has not yet indicated an endorsement. In a hypothetical general election, Platner leads Collins 48-41.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends her Senate bid after lagging fundraising, leaving progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner as the likely Democratic nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Mills had about $1 million cash on hand at the end of March versus Platner’s $2.7 million, positioning Platner to pivot to a general election contest as Democrats rally behind him.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign after trailing Graham Platner in the Democratic primary, citing a lack of fundraising resources; Platner has surged with endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, complicating Democrats’ path to unseating Susan Collins.
A Democratic primary in Maine for the U.S. Senate has become a test of female voters, with Gov. Janet Mills and challenger Graham Platner releasing women-focused ads and staging events as they spar over Platner’s past online posts about sexual assault. Mills accuses Platner of offense, while Platner apologizes and insists he has changed. An Emerson College poll shows Platner with a near 30-point edge in the Democratic primary, including an 18-point advantage among women and a 41-point edge among men, underscoring how pivotal women are to both the primary and the general election against Susan Collins.
In Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, Gov. Janet Mills released an ad spotlighting Graham Platner’s old online posts (including comments about sexual assault and a tattoo controversy) to appeal to women voters, while Platner said he’s changed since then. Mills is trying to close Platner’s lead ahead of the primary against Sen. Susan Collins, with Platner backed by notable endorsers and labor groups. The piece also notes how polling shows gender dynamics in the race and that both campaigns have pushed back with responses.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in Maine's competitive Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Susan Collins, praising his working-class background and combat service while noting he runs without corporate PAC money; Platner’s main rival, Gov. Janet Mills, is backed by party leadership, and Platner has faced scrutiny over past Reddit posts he has since apologized for.
Two-term Maine Gov. Janet Mills released a blistering negative ad against her Senate primary opponent, oyster farmer Graham Platner, criticizing his past Reddit comments about sexual assault as polls show Mills trailing in a closely watched Democratic primary.