Mills launches her Senate bid with ‘no promises’ to Schumer

The two-term Maine governor talked to Semafor about jumping into an unexpectedly crowded Democratic primary with distance from the leader.

Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator

Gov. Janet Mills enters a competitive Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat, facing Graham Platner who is backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills launches Senate challenge to Susan Collins, giving Democrats a prized recruit

Gov. Janet Mills' Senate candidacy boosts Democrats’ longtime hopes of picking off one of the GOP's most centrist senators, Susan Collins.
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Drama spikes in critical Sen. Susan Collins’ race; victory could give Dems’ back power

Outgoing Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, has jumped into the 2026 race to take on Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, and this is both good news […]

Sen. Susan Collins pitches plan to end government shutdown

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- The federal government remains shut down. The longer it goes the more pain it can cause. Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins has outlined her own plan to reopen the government. “None of this needed to happen,” Collins said,

Graham Platner has a growing Senate fan club

The Maine oyster farmer is winning praise from some Democrats as he prepares to face Chuck Schumer’s dream recruit.

Democrat prematurely announces Senate campaign launch, but quickly deletes post

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills appears to have prematurely launched her campaign for the Senate on Friday and quickly deleted her announcement after realizing the mistake.
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