Mills spotlights Platner’s controversial past remarks in first negative ad

By: Lauren McCauley, Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 787

Last Updated: 3 days, 15 hours ago

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Gov. Janet Mills is spotlighting her U.S. Senate primary opponent Graham Platner’s controversial past in her first negative ad, marking an aggressive shift in the campaign one day after the line-up for the June 9 primary was finalized.

The six-figure ad buy, which the Mills campaign said will stream on broadcast and cable statewide, comes after several polls showed the political newcomer ahead of the two-term governor.

The 30-second spot highlights controversial …

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