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Platner pulls out of Senate debates after Mills ends campaign

by Staff report April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Graham Platner’s campaign said he will focus instead on defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.

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An early look at Susan Collins versus Graham Platner, by the numbers

by Daniel Kool April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

With Gov. Janet Mills dropping out, the U.S. Senate race for Maine appears to be down to newcomer Graham Platner and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

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Live updates: Graham Platner to skip Democratic Senate primary debates after Janet Mills drops out

by Staff report April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

Meanwhile, Mills declined to immediately endorse Platner as he gears up for a likely head-to-head matchup with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

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In stunning move, Janet Mills suspends Senate candidacy

by Randy Billings April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The move came as most indicators showed her trailing to Graham Platner in the Democratic primary.

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A Maine progressive in Trump country, Troy Jackson seeks the Blaine House

by Billy Kobin April 30, 2026April 29, 2026

The former Senate president from Allagash hopes voters statewide value his northern Maine roots, bipartisan legislative achievements and logging experience. Will this year’s gubernatorial field crowd him out?

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Janet Mills’ veto of criminal records bill will stand

by Billy Kobin April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

A Senate vote to overturn the veto failed narrowly.

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How Janet Mills’ data center veto reverberated around the country

by Daniel Kool April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The decision has been met with cheers and jeers, and not just in Maine.

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Pingree, Bush lead fundraising in Maine governor’s race ahead of primaries

by Rachel Ohm and Randy Billings April 28, 2026April 29, 2026

The latest campaign finance reports filed with the state provide a look at who is best positioned to succeed in the June 9 primaries, though a fundraising lead does not guarantee victory at the ballot box.