- Susan Collins, a longtime Maine senator, is seeking a sixth term — known for high name recognition, a record 10,000 consecutive Senate votes and bringing federal dollars back to Maine.
- Democrats tapped combat veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner as their challenger, but his campaign has been clouded by criticism over past relationships, inflammatory posts and a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol.
- Trump has publicly criticized Collins at times but is largely staying out of the Maine race, a sign Republicans see her as a safer path to holding the Senate.
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