Mills Suspends Senate Campaign, Shakes Up Maine Primary

0:00It's April 30, U.S. News Today starts now, AI-powered and nationwide. I'm Cory with the story. Maine Governor Janet Mills just suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, blaming it on a serious lack of cash, despite her full commitment to the fight. She's a two-term Democrat who's been pushing hard and a packed primary to take on Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 race. Professor buzzing about how the shakes up the field, especially with progressive newcomer, Graham Platner, a military vet who's been pulling ahead in, polls thanks to grassroots donations. Now the remaining Democrats have a clearer path to rally support and build momentum against Collins in this battleground state. With Mills stepping back, the primary heats up as the party eyes its best shot at flipping that Senate seat.