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Platner, Collins neck and neck in Maine Senate race: Poll
The 608-voter survey found most Mainers favor Democratic control of Congress and view the economy as the top issue.
- On Monday, a New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll showed Democratic newcomer Graham Platner leading incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins 49% to 47% in Maine's pivotal U.S. Senate race.
- With Democrats needing to flip four seats for Senate control, Maine represents a critical pickup opportunity, as voters rank party control of Congress among their top concerns.
- Survey data reveals a sharp demographic divide; Platner holds a 66% to 32% advantage among college-educated respondents, while Collins leads 58% to 37% among those without a degree.
- Voters cite different motivations; 93% of Platner supporters prioritize his policy positions, while 70% of Collins voters emphasize issues, even as 76% report hearing about Platner's controversial personal history.
- The survey of 608 likely voters, conducted June 19-26 with a 4.8% margin of error, indicates a dead heat four months before the general election in this closely watched contest.
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Nearly half of Maine voters say Graham Platner ‘too extreme’ as poll shows race with Sen. Susan Collins tightening
Just under half of voters in Maine view Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner as "too extreme" amid a rapidly tightening race between him and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, a new poll found.
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