Maine Governor Janet Mills has stated that her name will remain on the ballot for the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, despite suspending her campaign in late April. Mills emphasized that she did not withdraw from the race, but rather suspended active campaigning due to financial constraints and trailing in polls behind presumptive nominee Graham Platner. Platner has faced criticism for past online behavior and controversial statements. Mills' campaign account recently posted a message in support of the LGBTQ+ community, marking her first communication since the suspension of her campaign.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills Confirms Her Name Remains on Senate Primary Ballot
Governor Janet Mills of Maine confirmed that she is still on the ballot for the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, despite suspending her campaign. She clarified that she did not withdraw from the race and highlighted her ongoing support for the LGBTQ+ community in a recent social media post.
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