Janet Mills Enters Democratic Race to Unseat Susan Collins
Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced her entry into the crowded Democratic race to defeat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a top target in national Democrats' bid to regain the Senate.
Mills was recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after a high-profile confrontation with President Donald Trump in February, which triggered retaliatory moves by his administration against the state.
“When I was a little girl growing up in Farmington, my father always said you have to stand up to bullies.”
Mills described her interaction with Trump as a "jaw-dropping" moment, showcasing his monarch-like aspirations, and stated it pushed her to consider running for a Senate seat she previously never considered.
- Janet Mills will first have to navigate a potentially bruising Democratic primary.
- The Senate seat is a top target in national Democrats' bid to regain the Senate.
Author's summary: Janet Mills joins the Democratic race to unseat Susan Collins.