Overview
- A Pan Atlantic survey conducted Nov. 29–Dec. 7 shows Janet Mills leading Graham Platner in the Democratic primary, 47% to 37%, reversing earlier polls that had the insurgent ahead.
- In general‑election tests, Mills and Susan Collins are tied at 43% with 14% undecided, while Platner leads Collins 43% to 42% with 15% undecided, keeping both matchups within the margin of error.
- Subgroup findings highlight an age split, with Mills strong among voters 65 and older and Platner leading among younger voters in a state where older turnout is decisive.
- Platner held a Washington fundraiser headlined by Sen. Martin Heinrich and hosted by lobbyists who have represented Alphabet and private‑equity firms such as Carlyle, even as he has criticized big tech and private equity.
- National figures are taking sides, with Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna backing Platner and Chuck Schumer supporting Mills, while early ad spending is heavy, including $9.2 million from Republican groups to bolster Collins.