With Mills out, Democrats line up behind Platner as he reiterates his vision for the party

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 1,014

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Reacting to Gov. Janet Mills’ exit from the U.S. Senate race, likely Democratic nominee Graham Platner said her decision reflects a commitment to the goal that unites the party: defeating Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

“The race has never been about me or really about one person,” Platner said during a press conference in Augusta on Thursday. “It’s about a movement of working Mainers who are fed up with being robbed by billionaires and …

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