Sen. Elizabeth Warren rallies with Graham Platner in Maine’s heated Democratic Senate primary

PORTLAND, Maine — At a packed rally Saturday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., called on voters to support political newcomer Graham Platner in a closely watched Democratic primary to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I’m here because Washington needs fighters, … Read more

Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for female voters in Maine’s key Senate race

Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner are battling over female voters as Maine’s critical Senate race heats up, underscoring how the group could be decisive both in the June Democratic primary and the November general election. Mills and Platner have launched TV ads in recent days narrated by women and held dueling events … Read more

Unions privately urge Chuck Schumer and Democratic leaders to stay out of Maine’s Senate primary

Union leaders in recent days have urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to end their support for Gov. Janet Mills in Maine’s Senate primary, pointing to what they see as her weaker record with labor. United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain had a conversation with Schumer this month … Read more