On Thursday, Maine’s Democratic Governor Janet Mills announced the suspension of her Senate campaign as her progressive rival, oyster farmer Graham Platner, maintained his lead in both polling and fundraising.
This development marks a surprising downturn for Mills, who was previously favored by national Democrats in the race.
The decision by Mills paves the way for a likely election face-off between Platner and Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine. Collins, a five-term senator, has a strong electoral history, yet Democrats remain optimistic about their chances to unseat her amid discontent with the Republican Party and President Donald Trump.
In a statement released Thursday morning, Mills expressed her determination and experience but acknowledged a lack of necessary financial backing, saying, “While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not have the one thing that political campaigns unfortunately require today: the financial resources.”
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