U.S. Senate Race Headlines Maine Primaries as Voters Head to Polls Tuesday
Ranked-choice voting could decide the Democratic Senate nominee as Graham Platner, David Costello and others compete to face Susan Collins, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Maine voters will head to the polls for primary elections featuring Senate, gubernatorial, and Congressional races critical for determining control of Congress.
- Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner leads the field despite controversies, aiming to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins; "I'm not proud of who I was then, but I am proud of the work I've done since," Platner said.
- Fundraising has intensified, with Platner reporting more than $16.2 million in contributions, State Matthew Dunlap raising more than $920,000, and Republican Sen. Susan Collins securing more than $10.5 million.
- In the race to replace term-limited Gov. Janet Mills, a dozen candidates are competing for party nominations, while former Maine governor Paul LePage runs unopposed as the lone Republican for the 2nd Congressional District.
- Independent state Sen. Rick Bennett secured a spot on the November ballot after submitting more than 5,000 signatures last week; Maine's ranked choice voting system means secondary support could determine winners if no candidate secures a majority Tuesday.
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What you need to know about Maine's Tuesday primaries
Crowded and controversial primaries are clattering to an end ahead of Maine’s primaries in which the parties will pick nominees for all of the state’s major offices. The most consequential races are the primaries for the seat being vacated by Gov. Janet Mills, with five Democrats and seven Republicans running. Democrat Graham Platner is all but assured to win the right to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins despite more than a week of heavy scrutiny. D…
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U.S. Senate race headlines Maine primaries as voters head to polls Tuesday
(The Center Square) - Voters in Maine will head to the polls Tuesday in high profile primary races that could help determine control of Congress.
Here are the races to watch in Maine's primary elections
Primary elections in the Pine Tree State are taking shape ahead of next week’s voting, with the governor’s office, a Senate seat, and congressional races all on the ballot as Maine voters prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday. Polling places across Maine will open sometime between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, depending on the size of each municipality. Crowded race to replace Janet Mills The race to replace term-limited Gov. Janet Mills (D-M…
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