ME-SEN: Democrats see Maine governor as best option to unseat Susan Collins

[RandySF]

Eyes in Maine are on Gov. Janet Mills (D) as Democrats await a final decision from her on whether she will challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), their top target in the 2026 midterms.

Mills, subject to months of speculation about a possible Senate run as she’s unable to seek a third term in office, is viewed as perhaps Democrats’ best chance of finally ousting Collins after several failed attempts in the past. She cast some doubt in April about whether she would run, though she didn’t definitively rule it out.

Democrats likely face an uphill battle to defeat Collins regardless, but they believe the two-term governor could be the ideal candidate to take on the longtime senator.

“She’s demonstrated twice that she is able to win statewide. There’s not too many people in the state that can say that. She’s got a long record in public office. Mainers know her. They like her,” said David Farmer, a Democratic consultant who worked for former Gov. John Baldacci (D). “They’re energized by the fact that she stood up to the president, not because she wanted to, but because he singled her out.”


https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5355134-maine-senate-race-2026/

[SSJVegeta]

1. She will win.

Now that trump isnt on the ballot to give Collins his coattails...

[PCIntern]

2. Collins should be "concerned".

[AZProgressive]

3. I like how she stood up to the Trump administration

I did look at her Wikipedia and there were only a couple things I disagreed with but she is probably the best candidate to unseat Susan Collins.

[Emile]

4. Susan Collins needs to go!

[jaymac]

5. agree

Susan Collins has been a disgrace for some time. So, Janet Mills may be a good choice to replace her but Mainers know Janet Mills is the consummate corporatist..........her focus and tender feelings go to larger corporations in her state. Her stand against indigenous people is also a measure of her tendencies. if you know all this and still feel she'd be as measured, intelligent and pro the populace as King is, send to DC

[drray23]

8. A moderate democrat is better than any gop

Any day of the week. Getting control of the senate is critical.

[DFW]

6. Janet is tough as nails and cool as a cucumber

I've known her for a couple of years. She would be a fabulous Senator for Maine!

[Vinca]

7. She's great. I hope she runs.