Graham Platner leads Susan Collins by 9 points in Maine Senate race: Poll
Graham Platner leads Senator Susan Collins by 9 points in a recent poll for Maine's Senate race. The poll indicates that 51% of likely voters support Platner, while 42% favor Collins. Despite controversies surrounding Platner, including a tattoo and past comments, he has gained significant backing from progressive figures.
- ▪Graham Platner has a 9-point lead over Sen. Susan Collins in a hypothetical Senate race.
- ▪The poll shows 51% support for Platner and 42% for Collins among likely voters.
- ▪Controversies surrounding Platner include a tattoo and comments about sexual assault.
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Graham Platner holds a 9-percentage-point lead over Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in a hypothetical general election matchup for Maine’s Senate seat, according to new polling. The Pine Tree State Poll from the University of New Hampshire found that 51% of likely general election voters say they would support Platner “if the election were held today,” compared with 42% for Collins. Two percent said they would back another candidate, while 6% remain undecided. Recommended Stories Cruz warns Republicans shouldn’t take Texas Senate race for granted Cornyn’s blowout loss exposes polling miss in Texas primary James Talarico and Ken Paxton court the Cornyn vote The survey indicates little change in the race since February, before former Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) exited the contest.
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