Coverage dated September 2, 2025

Maine Beer Co. co-owner the latest Democrat to enter 2026 Senate race

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Dan Kleban, 48, joins a growing pool of Democrats seeking to unseat incumbent Susan Collins by promising to fight the rising cost of living.

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    Maine Beer Co. co-owner the latest Democrat to enter 2026 Senate race (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Dan Kleban, 48, joins a growing pool of Democrats seeking to unseat incumbent Susan Collins by promising to fight the rising cost of living.

  2. Maine Public

    Maine Beer Co. co-owner joins Democratic field hoping to defeat Susan Collins (opens Maine Public)

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    Maine Public's feed description

    Dan Kleban is the eighth Democrat to enter the race, although it's unclear how many of them will remain in the contest if Gov. Janet Mills enters the race. His introduction video focuses on his personal story and efforts to build one of the largest breweries in the state.

  3. Boston

    In Maine, brewery owner joins push to unseat Susan Collins (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Dan Kleban, a co-founder of the Maine Beer Company, announced Wednesday that he was running for Senate in Maine.

  4. Bangor Daily News

    Maine Beer Company co-founder joins Democratic field to take on Susan Collins (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Dan Kleban said he plans on traveling across the state in the coming months to listen to people as part of his campaign.

  5. NBC News

    Maine brewery owner joins race to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins (opens NBC News)

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    Dan Kleban is betting that something is brewing in Maine, and he’s not talking about his company’s latest pale ale.