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politics26 days ago•0 min saved

Senate Control Hinges on Six Toss-Up Races as Democrats Need Four Seats

The Cook Political Report predicts Democrats could gain between one and five Senate seats, needing four for a majority. Six races remain in the 'Toss Up' category, including Maine and Ohio. Republicans are on the defensive, with Sen. Susan Collins facing unpopularity in Maine, while polling in rural areas remains unreliable. The Washington Post’s Henry Olsen identifies ten seats likely to flip, highlighting the competitive nature of the 2026 midterms.

via cookpolitical.com|

#cook-political-report #maine #midterm-elections

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Maine Voters Aware of Platner Controversies Yet Largely Unfazed, Poll Finds

A New York Times/Press Herald/Siena poll in Maine's 2026 race shows most voters have heard about Graham Platner's controversies, but a large share are unconcerned, signaling limited potential impact on the race.

via The Portland Press Herald|

#elections #graham-platner #maine

politics4 months ago•15 min saved

Platner presses Maine voters in Portland as Senate bid advances

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, fielded questions from a crowded Portland audience on June 7, 2026, as he works to stabilize and advance his campaign ahead of the 2026 election.

via AP News|

#campaign-event #graham-platner #maine

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Maine Democrats Back Platner Amid D.C. Worries

Maine Democrats largely back Graham Platner after a tumultuous week marked by personal embarrassment and D.C.-driven worries, signaling unity as Platner presses forward in the 2026 Senate race with a Friday rally display of support.

via Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram|

#democrats #election-2026 #graham-platner

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Maine Senate Candidate Allegedly Bragged About Nazi Tattoo, Threatened Ex, NYT Reports

The New York Times reports that Maine U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner bragged about having a Nazi tattoo and physically grabbed his ex during fights, continuing a pattern of troubling disclosures after earlier stories about explicit texts he sent to multiple women, casting fresh doubt on his 2026 campaign.

via Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram|

#graham-platner #maine #nazi-tattoo

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Maine Governor keeps Senate bid on ballot amid Platner scrutiny

Maine Gov. Janet Mills says she remains on the Democratic primary ballot for the U.S. Senate even as presumptive nominee Graham Platner faces renewed scrutiny over post-marital sexting and online posts.

via Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram|

#elections #graham-platner #janet-mills

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Platner calls out national media over sexting reports, urging focus on policy

Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner accused The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal of 'journalistic malpractice' after reports that his wife told him he sexted with up to a dozen women after marrying in 2023 and that he had a Kik messaging profile, insisting the race should be decided on policy not sensational allegations.

via The Portland Press Herald|

#graham-platner #new-york-times #politics

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Democrats Build Cash Edge in Key Senate Battlegrounds

In the first quarter of 2026, Democratic Senate candidates generally out-raised their Republican opponents in battleground races, often doubling or tripling the money raised in states like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio and Alaska, while primaries in Maine, Michigan and Iowa narrowed the edge. Major party-aligned super PACs also posted enormous hauls, signaling a record cash race shaping the midterms.

via Politico|

#campaign-finance #democrats #politics