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Coverage dated October 13, 2025

Mills enters Maine Senate race, teeing up Democratic proxy battle

Headline from The Hill

Maine Gov. Janet Mills launches bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, setting up a high-profile primary within the Democratic Party.

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  1. CBS News

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills kicks off Senate run in critical 2026 race (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The seat, held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, could be one of only a few realistic Senate pickup opportunities for Democrats next year — but Janet Mills will need to contend with a primary battle first.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Live updates: National Democrats are already helping Janet Mills raise money (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Follow the latest news and developments about Maine Gov. Janet Mills announcing her 2026 run for the U.S. Senate.

  3. Roll Call

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills officially enters Senate race (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Democratic Gov. Janet Mills made her much-anticipated entry into the Maine Senate race, seeking to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

  4. NBC News

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills launches Senate run against one of Democrats' top 2026 targets (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that she is running for the Senate, pitching herself as the Democratic Party's best chance to beat Republican Sen.

  5. The Hill

    Mills enters Maine Senate race, teeing up Democratic proxy battle (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills launches bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, setting up a high-profile primary within the Democratic Party.

  6. The Boston Globe

    Maine Governor Janet Mills launches Senate bid, stressing electability and pledge to serve only one term (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The race is poised to become not only one of the most closely watched contests in next year’s midterm elections.

  7. Fox News

    Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills announces her 2026 Senate campaign to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in a race Democrats see as crucial for regaining the majority.