With Platner as likely Democratic nominee, Maine voters grapple with their choices

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,786

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Shane Hill of Caribou hadn’t had U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner on his radar in early fall, or any of Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ challengers for that matter.

Now, having become acquainted with his candidacy and seeing Gov. Janet Mills’ recent exit from the race, Hill said of Democrats, “I think the Republicans are going to sweep them.”

A registered Republican, Hill doesn’t support President Donald Trump, but he thinks Collins is doing …

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