2026 midterms

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Democratic Senate primary, handing nomination to Graham Platner

May 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Maine Governor Janet Mills withdrew from the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on Thursday, leaving oyster farmer Graham Platner as the unopposed nominee against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Mills cited insufficient fundraising after trailing Platner badly in polls ahead of the June 9 primary.