Governor Janet Mills drops Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash

Maine Governor Janet Mills dropped her US Senate bid Thursday, citing insufficient campaign funds weeks before the Democratic primary. Mills, a two-term governor backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, had entered the race to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. Her withdrawal came after struggling against primary rival Graham Platner, a first-time candidate who maintained strong popularity despite past controversies.

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