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Live updates: Platner vs. Collins Senate race starts to take shape after Mills’ exit

by Staff report May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Both the Republican senator and the Democratic candidate made appearances in southern Maine on Friday morning, a day after the governor ended her campaign.

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Susan Collins votes with Democrats to halt the Iran war

by MARY CLARE JALONICK, STEPHEN GROVES and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline.

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Graham Platner, supporters celebrate as Janet Mills ends U.S. Senate bid

by Drew Johnson April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

With the governor out of the race, Platner is turning his attention to a likely general election matchup against Susan Collins.

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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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Pro-Collins super PAC launches $2M attack ad against Graham Platner

by Randy Billings April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Pine Tree Results’ ad buy highlights Platner’s old internet comments about sexual assault, lobstermen and rural white Americans.

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Paul LePage: Democrats ‘want to permanently put you in economic slavery’

by Billy Kobin April 24, 2026April 25, 2026

The former governor, who is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins were among the speakers at the 2026 Maine Republican State Convention on Friday.