Graham Platner and Susan Collins are neck and neck, Times/Press Herald/Siena poll shows
A recent poll shows a tight race between Maine Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Graham Platner, with Platner holding a narrow two-point lead. Voters identified the economy and congressional control as their primary concerns.
Why it matters
The poll highlights the vulnerability of an incumbent senator in a state that leans Democratic, underscoring the national importance of the Maine Senate seat.
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The article reports on polling data and voter sentiment without endorsing a candidate.
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