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race involving the scandal-haunted [Graham Platner](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/08/maine-primary-election-senate-graham-platner). In [Maine](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/maine), Platner is favored to win the Democratic primary after his main opponent, former governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign. Incumbent
opponent, five-term incumbent Susan Collins, has a complicated history with the issue, voting to confirm two of President Trump's Supreme Court picks, both of whom later voted to overturn *Roe*. This year marks
Susan Collins called Paxton "ethically challenged". Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said she was "supremely disappointed". Trump, however, appears to have different preferences. The president is supporting a Texas politician who has long been a close
Susan Collins from Maine, who continues to be seen as a bulwark against Democratic challengers in her home state, and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, who saw off a Trump-backed challenger in 2022, have escaped
race against Collins is likely to be tight and could help decide control of the Senate. In his remarks, Platner, a progressive populist backed by Senator Bernie Sanders, set out a critique of Collins that
races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx-s1-5806271/2026-midterm-elections-control-senate-race) The incumbent Republican has already signaled that continuing to send federal dollars directly to Maine will
race to decide who goes forward to take on the Democrats in November's midterms. The Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein is heading towards a 55% share of the vote. Republican rebel Massie, a constant
Susan Collins, who has had the job for 30 years. Another Republican incumbent, Nevada's Gov. Joe Lombardo, is facing a tough challenge in November. And in a field of MAGA-devoted Republicans in South
Susan Collins, a 73-year-old Republican senator who has held the seat for nearly three decades. Democrats see Maine as one of their few real pickup opportunities in the fight for Senate control. Platner
race earlier this year after struggling to raise enough funds, seemingly on course to receive nearly one in five votes without even campaigning. That protest vote should set off alarm bells about the damage done
opponent in an upcoming primary race, meets with supporters during a campaign event in Baton Rouge, La. on May 5, 2026. **Annie Flanagan for NPR** Annie Flanagan for NPR "What I do know about grief