One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.

A new poll showed GOP Senator Collins with a lead over Platner in the Maine Senate race, viewed as a must-win for Democrats.

Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year.

The Senate passed the legislation late Monday night, likely leading to the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history with a few days.

Demonstrators say they are worried about the impact higher insurance premiums would have on thousands of Mainers.

The Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine looks different due to the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with high stakes

King joined seven Democrats to give Republicans the 60 votes they needed to advance the bill. But most Democrats voted against the proposal because it does not guarantee Congress will extend the health care subsidies that have been at the center of the shutdown fight.

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King pushed back this summer against the Trump administration's pausing of operations at nearly 100 Job Corps sites across the country.

Jordan Wood was running in Maine's Senate Democratic primary before dropping that bid in favor of a House run.

Meanwhile, Maine Sen. Susan Collins said she is negotiating with a bipartisan group on a potential compromise to end the government shutdown, although any deal would have to be endorsed by Democratic and Republican leaders.