Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends her US Senate campaign
Her departure clears the way for Graham Platner to be the Democratic nominee.
abcnews.comHere’s the latest I can summarize based on recent reporting:
- Janet Mills has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, effectively ending her bid for that seat in 2026. This leaves Graham Platner and David Costello as the remaining Democratic candidates in the primary to face Sen. Susan Collins.[6][10]
- Mills remains the Governor of Maine; her office and official channels show ongoing state leadership and policy updates through 2026.[5]
- Maine news outlets and political briefings in April 2026 covered the campaign suspension and its implications for Maine’s Senate race, including potential shifts in fundraising and strategy for the remaining candidates.[4][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the direct statements from Mills’ office or read the latest primary coverage to give you exact quotes and timelines. I can also summarize what her gubernatorial priorities have been lately in Maine.