Jon Stewart destroys the current Democratic leadership: ‘They’re lost’ Jon Stewart interviewed Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins The Independent UK · Apr 30
Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner This is a big win for the Bernie Sanders wing of the Democratic Party. Axios · Apr 30
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Senate race Maine Gov. Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign on Thursday, saying she lacked the funds necessary to continue on to the June Democratic primary. “While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not… Roll Call · Apr 30
Graham Platner Has Radical Impeachment Plans for Supreme Court The Supreme Court could be in for some big changes if Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner gets his way. The Mary Sue · Apr 23
Who is Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner, and Did He do a Nazi Salute? Senatorial candidate Graham Platner of the Democratic Party from Maine drew online controversy. A photo of him with a raised hand circulated, and right-wing spaces compared the gesture to a Nazi salute. But is the gesture a Nazi salute? The Mary Sue · Apr 21
Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million… Roll Call · Apr 16
‘I want the Democratic Party to treat me like a Never-Trumper:’ Hasan Piker wants Dems to win back their voters Political commentator Hasan Piker went on Pod Save America to talk about several political issues. When asked about the upcoming midterm elections, Piker imparted advice on strategy to the Democratic Party. The Mary Sue · Apr 14
Scoop: Platner declares Mills nearly finished in Maine Senate primary "Another day, another poll with Graham up big in the primary." Axios · Apr 6
At the Races: Crypto’s next stand Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The cryptocurrency industry began flexing its political muscle in 2022, and crypto spending has only increased since. In advance of… Roll Call · Mar 19
Maine Democratic Senate Primary Intensifies as Mills Ad Targets Platner Over Comments About Women and Tattoo Maine Gov. Janet Mills has launched her first negative ad in the Democratic Senate primary, escalating an increasingly bitter contest against progressive challenger Graham Platner in one of the party's top pickup opportunities of the 2026 midterms. Latin Times · Mar 18
‘I’m not a secret Nazi’: Graham Platner defends controversial tattoo, says critics misunderstood it Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has changed his stance on a controversial tattoo. He now states he no longer apologizes for the symbol, which resembled a Nazi emblem. Platner claims Jewish leaders understood his explanation after he shared his story. He previously said he got the tattoo in Croatia while… The Times of India · Mar 15
Democrats thrown into disarray as US offensive on Iran creates cracks Lawmakers from Sanders to Mark Kelly offer mixed feelings on Trump’s action and killing of Iranian supreme leader The Guardian - US · Mar 2
Scoop: Trump's Iran strikes inject new chaos into 2026 Democratic primaries Progressive Nida Allam is out with an ad tying Rep. Valerie Foushee to the military operation. Axios · Mar 2
Roll Call · Feb 10 Maine Sen. Susan Collins makes reelection bid official Maine Sen. Susan Collins, New England’s sole Republican in Congress, formally launched her bid for reelection Tuesday.
The Guardian - US · Feb 9 Maine shaken by ICE raids as backlash threatens Republican Senate control Workers and unions condemn ICE operation as ‘horrific’ as pressure builds on Susan Collins, facing re-election this year
The Independent UK · Feb 3 ICE funding and surge across the nation set up Schumer for more shutdown pain ANALYSIS: Democrats want ICE reforms but many want steeper changes than party leaders are willing to demand right now, John Bowden writes
Roll Call · Jan 29 At the Races: What’s in a bill? Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches.
Roll Call · Jan 28 Fight over ICE takes center stage in contested Senate primaries The fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota is reverberating in Senate races nationwide.
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine Maine’s leading Republican and Democratic officials are taking different approaches to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s sweeping ongoing action in the state
Axios · Jan 14 Inside Schumer's plot to retake the Senate Schumer and Democrats will need to flip at least four GOP-held seats to reclaim a majority.
Axios · Jan 6 Exclusive: Platner raises $5 million despite scandals Platner's campaign said his average donation in the fourth quarter was $25.
The Guardian - US · Jan 1 From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity
Axios · Dec 9, 2025 Dems face a Tea Party-style revolt in Texas and beyond in 2026 races Democratic establishment leaders have lost some power as progressives have turned on them.
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025 Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party Every few years, Democrats try to convince themselves they’ve found the one – a candidate who can finally speak fluent rural, who looks and sounds like the voters they’ve lost.