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Hard Left Candidate Surges in Maine Senate Race

March 26, 2026

SOURCE_URL::https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/03/26/hard-left-candidate-surges-in-maine-senate-race/||SOURCE_NAME::Daily Signal (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

Maine — Graham Platner, a hard-left Democrat who has accused Israel of “genocide” and called for Medicare for all, leads every candidate in a new poll for Maine’s 2026 Senate race. Republican Sen. Susan Collins is seeking reelection and has two major challengers in the Democrat Senate primary: Platner and Gov. Janet Mills.

Why it matters: The race is closely watched as Democrats must win four additional Senate seats to gain control of the chamber. Platner’s rise signals a shift in the party’s base towards more progressive candidates, challenging the status quo.

What to watch:

  • How Platner navigates his controversial past as he campaigns.
  • The impact of attack ads from Mills on Platner’s support.
  • The response from Collins as the race heats up.

Key figures:

  • Graham Platner, Senate Candidate — Leading the Democratic primary with progressive policies.
  • Janet Mills, Governor of Maine — Platner’s main challenger in the primary.
  • Susan Collins, U.S. Senator — The incumbent Republican seeking reelection.

Source credibility: Daily Signal is a conservative news outlet known for its reliability in reporting on political matters, though it may exhibit bias in favor of conservative perspectives.

Published: March 26, 2026 5:54 PM

Source: Daily Signal — https://go.noligarchy.us/T653EM