May 1, 2026
Janet Mills Fires Self From Senate Campaign, So Vote For The Progressive With The Baggage. It's Important.
God gave us Senate elections in Maine to keep things interesting.
TL;DR
- Maine Governor Janet Mills dropped out of the US Senate race due to a lack of necessary campaign funds.
- Mills's withdrawal leaves Graham Platner as the de facto Democratic nominee, facing incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Platner, despite past controversies including a tattoo and past offensive online posts, is endorsed by Democratic leadership like Chuck Schumer.
- The article advocates for supporting Platner as a progressive candidate to counter "fascist attacks on democracy" and unseat Collins.
- Mills was noted for her past defiance against former President Trump regarding transgender student policies.