What Platner’s primary win means for Collins, Senate map
Summary
Now that Graham Platner has won the Democratic primary in the Maine Senate race, what does the general election match-up with incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) look like? Plus, the broader Senate map continues to shift in Democrats’ direction as their hopes of taking back the upper chamber grow. Join The Hill’s senior vice president…
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Sorry, but nobody is beating Susan Collins by a wide margin. She's an absolute powerhouse, won by *9 points* in 2020 against a qualified and uncontroversial Dem who outspent her 2-to-1 on the same ballot Joe Biden won Maine. Any Dem would be lucky to eek out a razor-thin win. https://t.co/uTjv68Vlr6
— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) June 9, 2026
Maine voters on @SenSusanCollins:
— Bobby LaValley (@Bobby_LaVallley) June 9, 2026
"I think she's done a lot for the state of Maine."
"I truly believe that Susan Collins is the one to represent us."
"Definitely Susan Collins will have my vote." pic.twitter.com/0EDh2fXKJs
Very true.
— Michael Socolow (@MichaelSocolow) June 9, 2026
The "Silent Susan" vote here in Maine is massive.
It's why she overperforms her polling more than any other Senator.
Many older Democratic voters tell pollsters they disapprove of her, and that they're likely voters who won't vote for her... and then they do. https://t.co/zrmOkd71jz
Susan Collins 30 years ago: “I’ve pledged that if I’m elected I will only serve two terms. 12 years is long enough to be in public service.” pic.twitter.com/rHMnq0TbiV
— Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) June 9, 2026