Mills takes lead over Platner as Maine Democrat’s controversy swirls: Poll

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) has taken the polling lead over Democratic primary challenger Graham Platner in the Pine Tree State's 2026 Senate race, according to a survey released Saturday.

The SoCal Strategies Maine Poll found Mills garnering 41 percent support from likely voters surveyed, while Platner received 36 percent. A fifth of respondents were undecided.

The results come after days of controversy........

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