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Coverage dated October 9, 2025

Janet Mills chances of beating Susan Collins in Maine, according to polls

Headline from Newsweek

Mills is preparing to launch a Senate campaign against Collins as early as next week, the Associated Press reported.

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  1. Bangor Daily News

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next

  2. The Boston Globe

    Maine Governor Mills will announce challenge to Senator Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Governor Janet Mills was the top choice of national Democrats to try to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins, who has held the seat since 1997.

  3. Boston

    Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Mills was the top choice of national Democrats to try to unseat Collins, who has held the seat since 1997.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next

  5. Newsweek

    Janet Mills chances of beating Susan Collins in Maine, according to polls (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Mills is preparing to launch a Senate campaign against Collins as early as next week, the Associated Press reported.

  6. CNN

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills set to challenge Susan Collins for US Senate seat (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills is expected to announce her bid for US Senate on Tuesday, becoming the most high-profile Democrat to date to enter the race to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins, according to a source familiar with the plans.

  7. CBS News

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills expected to jump into crucial Senate race next week, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills is expected to launch a campaign for Senate on Tuesday, two Democratic sources told CBS News — vying to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins.