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Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner

Apr 30, 2026Center Left

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign on Thursday, acknowledging she lacked the financial resources to win. Why it matters: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) worked hard to convince Mills to jump into the race. But she was outraised and outpolled by progressive insurgent Graham Platner.Mills' exit clears the way for Platner to become the Democratic nominee against GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner

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