Janet Mills ends campaign for U.S. Senate

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 287

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate on Thursday, essentially handing political newcomer Graham Platner the Democratic nomination.

The two-term governor and former state attorney general had been lagging in a series of recent polls, but Mills said in her statement ending her candidacy that her decision was because of finances.

“While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else — the fight — to continue …

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