1 in new Maine Senate poll
The Portland Press Herald • • nation
Key Points:
- A new Emerson College poll shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading Gov. Janet Mills by a nearly 2-to-1 margin among likely Democratic primary voters for Maine's U.S. Senate race.
- Both Platner and Mills lead Republican Sen. Susan Collins in hypothetical general election matchups, with Platner holding a slightly larger advantage.
- Despite Mills' recent attack ads targeting Platner's past controversial comments, Platner maintains strong support among both women and men voters.
- Platner holds a fundraising advantage with nearly $7.8 million raised compared to Mills' $2.7 million, allowing him greater advertising presence.
- Favorability ratings show both Mills and Collins underwater, while Platner has a more balanced profile and leads among independent voters, signaling challenges ahead for Mills.
