Mills not ready to support Platner. Costello, though still in race, says he would.

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 296

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Gov. Janet Mills declined to endorse Graham Platner after her exit from Maine’s U.S. Senate race. But, the other, lesser-known Democrat in the running, David Costello, says he’d ultimately back Platner, assuming he himself doesn’t win.

Costello said Platner called him early Thursday shortly after Mills’ announcement and asked for his support.

“I said, ‘I’m not ready yet,’ but obviously, if he wins, which it looks as though he will, I’ll be there,” …

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