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Maine Gov. Janet Mills Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate on Thursday, essentially handing political newcomer Graham Platner the Democratic nomination. 

Maine Gov. Janet Mills Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race
 Gov. Janet Mills addresses the Maine Senate on April 29, 2026. (Photo by Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star)

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate on Thursday, essentially handing political newcomer Graham Platner the Democratic nomination.