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flag Maine Gov. Janet Mills launches 2026 Democratic Senate challenge against Sen. Susan Collins, citing abortion, transgender rights, and tax policy.

flag Maine Governor Janet Mills has officially launched her 2026 Democratic primary campaign to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, citing her defiance of former President Donald Trump over transgender athlete policies as a key moment of leadership. flag Mills, 77, emphasizes her record expanding Medicaid, providing free school meals, and protecting abortion rights after the Dobbs decision. flag She criticizes Collins for supporting tax and spending legislation that cut aid to low-income families and for confirming conservative nominees. flag The race is competitive, with progressive challengers like Graham Platner and Jordan Wood drawing support from Senator Bernie Sanders. flag Democrats see Maine as a crucial battleground, though no Democrat has won a Senate seat there since 1988.

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