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The New York TimesApr 17, 2026National News

What Maine Voters Are Thinking About Ahead of 2026’s Senate Election

Voters compared Graham Platner's potential for change to the past perception of Donald Trump.

What Maine Voters Are Thinking About Ahead of 2026’s Senate Election
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Voters in Maine are weighing 'electability' vs. generational change as the Democratic primary between Governor Janet Mills and progressive oysterman Graham Platner determines who will challenge 30-year incumbent Senator Susan Collins in a 2026 must-win race.

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