Maine Senate Race in Chaos | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Maine’s Senate race is in chaos after Democratic populist oyster farmer Graham Platner, who was leading in polls, stepped down amid serious rape allegations. With the party’s establishment candidate, Governor Janet Mills, now the frontrunner, top Democrats like Chuck Schumer are staying silent on endorsements, leaving the door open for figures like Troy Jackson to step in and rally the working-class movement. The race is critical — flipping Susan Collins’ seat could tip the Senate balance, especially as Trump’s approval wavers and Democrats eye a midterms comeback. The party’s next move could…