Early signs point to a scorched-earth race for Maine’s US Senate seat

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Maine’s 2026 Senate race promises a battle of words and dollars
The 2026 U.S. Senate contest in Maine is fast becoming a high‑stakes, high‑heat campaign in which former President Donald Trump has taken a personal role, former Senate candidate Graham Platner has made a name for himself in social media attacks, and both parties have turned to outside groups and attack websites to shape the narrative. With the seat up for grabs, the race is a focal point for a national effort to control the Senate, and the state’s electorate is being


