Graham Platner threatens to upend Schumer battle plan in Maine
Graham Platner leads Janet Mills in the Maine Democratic Senate primary, while his campaign addresses controversies over past online posts and a tattoo.
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Graham Platner leads Janet Mills in the Maine Democratic Senate primary, while his campaign addresses controversies over past online posts and a tattoo.
The article reports that Graham Platner leads Janet Mills in polling and fundraising in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, challenging Chuck Schumer’s preference for tested candidates. Mills says she is continuing her campaign, while the article notes uncertainty in polling and the candidates’ differing approaches.
Maine senator and potential general-election opponent
Collins's version of this story ↗State representative supported by the DSCC
Representative described as Schumer’s preferred candidate in Michigan
Representative endorsed by Thune for an Oklahoma Senate race
State senator backed by progressives in Iowa’s Senate race
President whose approval and policies are discussed in the Senate-election context
Senate Republican leader involved in primaries
Senate Democratic leader who recruited Mills
Former representative recruited by Schumer
Homeland Security secretary whose Senate seat is discussed
Texas attorney general and Cornyn’s runoff opponent
Retiring senator
Former governor recruited by Schumer
Former senator recruited by Schumer
Texas senator backed by Thune in a Republican runoff
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Senate Republican leader involved in primaries
Senate Democratic leader who recruited Mills
Former representative recruited by Schumer
Homeland Security secretary whose Senate seat is discussed
Texas attorney general and Cornyn’s runoff opponent
Retiring senator
Former governor recruited by Schumer
Former senator recruited by Schumer
Texas senator backed by Thune in a Republican runoff
