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After Janet Mills' departure, more Democrats begin to rally around Graham Platner's Senate campaign

Platner said he would keep campaigning and called on Mills supporters to join his effort against Collins.

After Janet Mills' departure, more Democrats begin to rally around Graham Platner's Senate campaign
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Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign, and Democratic leaders and other supporters quickly began backing Graham Platner. Platner said he would continue his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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Maine Senate candidate drawing support after Mills suspended her campaign

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Maine governor and Senate candidate who suspended her campaign

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Nirav Shah
D · ME

Former Maine CDC director and gubernatorial candidate who endorsed Platner

Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator who leads the Senate Democrats' campaign arm and pledged to work with Platner

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican senator and target of the Democratic candidates

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is criticized in remarks by Democrats

Maine secretary of state and gubernatorial candidate who endorsed Platner

Maine Senate candidate who remained in the Democratic primary

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader who pledged to work with Platner

ALSO MENTIONED  Ryan Fecteau, Maine House speaker commenting on Platner's campaign

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Janet Mills Withdraws From Maine Democratic Senate Primary

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her Democratic Senate campaign, leaving Graham Platner positioned to become the party’s nominee. Left-leaning outlets frame the exit as a defeat for the Democratic establishment and a boost for Platner’s progressive challenge. Center outlets largely track the shift in the primary and the consolidation of support around Platner, with some noting concerns about his record. Right-leaning outlets emphasize controversies and present his likely nomination as a liability for Democrats or evidence of a progressive shift.

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