Collins secures GOP nod in Maine Senate battle that could decide GOP majority

Jun 10, 2026 · 2:59 AM UTC ·8 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 42 views

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Republican Sen. Susan Collins has secured the GOP nomination in Maine's Senate battle, a crucial race that could decide the GOP majority. Collins is running for a sixth six-year term in the left-leaning state and is a top target for Democrats. The Democratic challenger, Graham Platner, is facing scrutiny over his past, including a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and inflammatory online comments.

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▪Susan Collins is the Republican nominee for the Maine Senate seat after running unopposed in the primary.
▪Collins is a top target for Democrats as they aim to win back the Senate majority in the midterms.
▪Graham Platner, the likely Democratic nominee, is facing controversy over his past, including a tattoo and inflammatory online comments.

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Chuck Schumer Collins secures GOP nod in Maine Senate battle that could decide GOP majority Collins challenger Platner faces scrutiny over tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, inflammatory Reddit posts and new allegations By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 9, 2026 10:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Republican Sen Susan Collins says Maine voters will conclude that Democratic challenger Graham Platner is too extreme Asked by Fox News Digital if Democratic Senate challenger Graham Platner is too far to the left, GOP Sen. Susan Collins says ‘I believe that will be the conclusion of Maine voters.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As she runs for a sixth six-year term in the U.S.

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