Platner Opens a Maine Lane as Georgia GOP Heads to Runoff
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 7 min

Graham Platner leads Susan Collins by 7 points after Janet Mills’ exit, making Maine Democrats’ cleanest flip target, while Georgia Republicans head to a runoff against Jon Ossoff and New Hampshire looks more like an insurance buy than a top-tier pickup.
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Graham Platner leads Susan Collins by 7 points after Janet Mills’ exit, making Maine Democrats’ cleanest flip target, while Georgia Republicans head to a runoff against Jon Ossoff and New Hampshire looks more like an insurance buy than a top-tier pickup.
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