Mills quits Maine Senate race leaving Democrat novice in running
Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.
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"While I have the drive and passion, the commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not have the one thing that political campaigns unfortunately require today: the financial resources."
— Janet Mills , Politician
"Everywhere I've gone, it seems like the fabric of what holds us together is being ripped apart by billionaires and corrupt politicians."
— Graham Platner , Politician
Key People
Independent Senator who endorsed Graham Platner.
Elizabeth Warren is the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee.
Senate candidate and oyster farmer who won the Democratic primary in Maine.
Governor of Maine who dropped out of the Senate race.
Democratic congressman from Arizona.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
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Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.
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