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37.4%
35.2%
32.5%
23.8%
J. Benson
J. James
T. III
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The Michigan GOP governor primary is getting more contentious: Perry Johnson sued John James over campaign wording he says could mislead voters. Recent polling shows Benson leading the Democratic primary, while Johnson and James are nearly tied on the Republican side. General-election polls are mixed, including a three-way tie with independent Mike Duggan and another poll showing Benson narrowly ahead of James. Polling suggests a very competitive general election and a tight GOP primary, which can keep uncertainty elevated. The Johnson–James lawsuit could add volatility on the Republican side, but its electoral impact is unclear from the reporting.
Democrats worry nominees like Graham Platner in Maine could jeopardize winnable Senate races, even as the party eyes a favorable 2026 map.
Senate candidate Graham Platner says he hopes to work with Gov. Janet Mills to turn Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat “blue again” in November.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills is dropping her Democratic bid for the US Senate ahead of the ahead of June 9 primary against Graham Platner.
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of campaign funds to keep up in one of the most competitive races in the country that quickly became a reflection of an internal party debate over which candidates can
Move places political newcomer as expected Democratic front-runner against Susan Collins.
Democratic Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner says he hopes to work with Mills to turn Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat “blue again” now that Mills has dropped out of their primary.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills is dropping her Democratic bid for the U.S. Senate. Mills said Thursday she has the passion and commitment but not the financial resources. The two-term governor and longtime...
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