Janet T Mills

Janet Mills, the two-term incumbent Governor of Maine, launched a bid for the U.S. Senate in October 2025, aiming to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 election. A moderate Democrat, Mills previously served as state attorney general and district attorney, gaining national recognition for her principled stands. Her platform focused on economic issues, advocating for fair tax policies and affordable healthcare, criticizing current federal policies as favoring the wealthy. Recruited by national Democrats, she cited a need for change in Washington. However, Mills withdrew from the Democratic primary in April 2026, citing struggles to gain traction against other candidates.