MILLS SUSPENDS MAINE US SENATE RACE
Maine Governor Janet Mills has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, a move that clears the path for a likely showdown between incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Graham Platner. Platner, a progressive candidate backed by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, is now positioned as a strong contender in the race. The decision reshapes the dynamics of Maine's Senate contest ahead of the fall election.
- ▪Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign on April 30, 2026.
- ▪The suspension sets up a likely general election matchup between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Graham Platner.
- ▪Graham Platner is a progressive candidate with close ties to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
- ▪Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins is seeking re-election in a traditionally competitive Maine Senate seat.
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Politics MILLS SUSPENDS MAINE US SENATE RACE 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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