Susan Collins Wins Maine GOP Senate Primary Unopposed, Extending 29-Year Hold on Seat
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Updated · WGME · Jun 10
Susan Collins Wins Maine GOP Senate Primary Unopposed, Extending 29-Year Hold on Seat
3 articles · Updated · WGME · Jun 10
Summary
Susan Collins secured Maine’s Republican Senate nomination Tuesday night without opposition, advancing toward a bid for another term.
The 72-year-old senator has held the seat since 1997, giving her a 29-year incumbency heading into the general election.
Her Democratic challenger will emerge from a three-way primary featuring Graham Platner, Governor Janet Mills and David Costello.
In Washington, Collins currently chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, a role that underscores her seniority and influence as the race moves forward.