Susan Collins launches first Maine general election ad

10 articles · Updated · Semafor · May 7

The $600,000, two-week buy highlights her role securing $6 million to replace Eastport Breakwater and is narrated by the Eastport Port Authority's executive director.
The positive spot opens Collins' reelection fight against presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner, who had already been advertising after his upset primary win over Governor Janet Mills.
With Collins holding $10 million cash on hand and outside groups planning attacks on Platner, the contest is shaping up as a long, costly race amid scrutiny of both candidates' health.

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