Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends her U.S. Senate campaign
Maine Governor Janet Mills has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, stepping away from the race more than a year before the election. Her decision clears the path for a likely contest between incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Graham Plummer. The development reshapes the dynamics of Maine's Senate race as both parties prepare for the upcoming campaign.
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Politics Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends her U.S. Senate campaign April 30, 202610:33 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Steve Mistler , Steve Inskeep MILLS SUSPENDS MAINE US SENATE RACE Listen · 3:23 3:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5805823/nx-s1-9750992" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> The move likely sets up a battle this fall between incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and progressive Democrat Graham Platner, who is closely aligned with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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