Another poll finds Platner leading Mills in U.S. Senate primary

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 796

Last Updated: 6 days, 15 hours ago

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A new poll out Wednesday has Graham Platner with a sizable lead over Gov. Janet Mills in Maine’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.

It is the second survey in ten days that has the political newcomer ahead in a race that has seemingly captured some of the national antipathy toward establishment politicians, particularly within the Democratic Party.

The Pan Atlantic Research poll has Platner leading the two-term governor 46% to 39% among …

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