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Maine Senate race pivots on women voters as Mills and Platner clash
politics14 days ago

Maine Senate race pivots on women voters as Mills and Platner clash

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.

via NBC News|
#female-voters#graham-platner#janet-mills
Mills targets Platner’s online past to court women voters in Maine
politics20 days ago

Mills targets Platner’s online past to court women voters in Maine

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.

via CNN|
#graham-platner#janet-mills#maine
politics1 month ago

Maine's Oyster Farmer Seeks a Progressive Upset in the Senate Race

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer and combat veteran, is surging in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary against Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, riding a Bernie Sanders–style progressive platform and a large online following. His rise challenges Maine’s tradition of electing moderates and could reshape the 2026 race, though questions linger about intra-party divisions and the role of national Democrats.

via Politico|
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politics2 months ago

Mills hits ICE in first TV ad for Senate bid

Maine Gov. Janet Mills released her first TV ad for the U.S. Senate race against Sen. Susan Collins, explicitly repudiating ICE and tying Republican immigration enforcement to fear, in a six-figure statewide buy running for two weeks. The spot contrasts Mills’ criticism of deportation tactics with footage of ICE actions, as immigration policy becomes a central campaign issue amid Maine backlash to enforcement and local incidents.

via Politico|
#ice#immigration#janet-mills
Platner Leads Mills in Maine Primary Amid Rising Tensions
politics5 months ago

Platner Leads Mills in Maine Primary Amid Rising Tensions

A UNH poll shows Graham Platner leading Maine Democratic primary voters with 58% support over Governor Janet Mills' 24%, despite recent controversies. The poll also highlights challenges for incumbent Rep. Jared Golden against Republican LePage in Maine's 2nd District. The race is still early, and recent revelations about Platner's past may impact his campaign.

via The Portland Press Herald|
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills Enters Senate Race, Sparks Age and Trump Debates
politics5 months ago

Maine Gov. Janet Mills Enters Senate Race, Sparks Age and Trump Debates

Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her candidacy to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2024 U.S. Senate race, entering a competitive primary with multiple candidates and emphasizing her record on education, healthcare, and abortion rights, while Collins faces criticism over her influence and votes. The race is part of a broader Democratic effort to regain control of the Senate, with Mills seen as a strong contender due to her statewide popularity and experience.

via NPR|
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politics5 months ago

Maine's Senate Race: Mills' Candidacy and the Age Debate in Politics

Janet Mills, Maine's governor, is running for the U.S. Senate, positioning herself as a challenger to incumbent Republican Susan Collins, amid a competitive race that could help Democrats regain control of the Senate. Mills emphasizes her opposition to Trump and highlights her age as a potential issue, while Democrats see her as a strong candidate due to Collins' declining popularity.

via Politico|
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Maine Gov. Mills to challenge Sen. Collins in 2026 Senate race, sources say
politics6 months ago

Maine Gov. Mills to challenge Sen. Collins in 2026 Senate race, sources say

Maine Governor Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Susan Collins in 2026, setting up a high-profile contest in a key battleground state where Democrats aim to gain a Senate seat. Mills, a prominent Democrat and Maine's first female governor, was encouraged by party leaders to challenge Collins, a moderate Republican who has held the seat since 1997. The race is part of Democrats' broader strategy to flip Senate seats in states carried by Democrats in recent elections.

via AP News|
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