Maine Governor Suspends Senate Campaign, Leaving Primary Field Open

Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate on April 30. A military veteran and oyster farmer has led both primary and general-election polling since that date. Voters will decide the nominee on that day.

Democratic voters in Maine are scheduled to cast ballots on June 9. The suspended campaign of the governor remains on the ballot. That status allows the governor to re-enter the race before the primary.

The military veteran and oyster farmer has drawn coverage over past social-media posts and a tattoo. The same candidate leads current polling against the Republican incumbent. Others have argued that any further division risks long-term party unity.

" — Representative, CNN appearance Party leaders have stated that any nominee will need unified support after June 9 to contest the general election.

Primary voters would then choose between the two candidates. No additional candidates have been named in current coverage.