Maine Gov. Janet Mills reminds voters that she remains an option on the Democratic Senate primary ballot even though she has suspended active campaigning. Multiple outlets report that Mills is responding to growing fallout around her former primary rival, Democrat Graham Platner, who faces fresh allegations. The new reports include claims of “toxic” behavior and involve allegations that Platner sent messages, including sexting, to women other than his wife. Platner denies the allegations.
According to coverage, Mills’ decision to suspend her campaign led some supporters and voters to believe she had withdrawn or dropped out. Mills publicly clarifies that her name stays on the ballot for the June 9 primary and that voters can still select her. The reporting characterizes her message as aimed at correcting misinformation while the race centers increasingly on Platner’s conduct allegations.
Overall, the sources agree that Mills is not relaunching her campaign but is stressing ballot access as the Democratic nomination fight continues under heightened controversy surrounding Platner.
