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Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate race

Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate race

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins says she has a benign essential tremor, disclosing the longtime health condition for the first time in her decades-long political career as she seeks reelection in one of this year's toughest Senate races.

Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?

Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP) -- If there's one story Janet Mills likes to share as a warning not to underestimate her political prowess, it's about a blue suit that the Democratic Maine governor once wore.

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

KITTERY, Maine (AP) -- There are lots of questions about Graham Platner, a first-time Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Maine. Now they are also part of a trivia game.

Ruben Gallego backs Graham Platner as Democrats split over Maine Senate race

Ruben Gallego backs Graham Platner as Democrats split over Maine Senate race

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Democrats are split over the best way to defeat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, a critical race that will help determine whether the party wins back control of the Senate in this year's midterm elections.

Ruben Gallego backs Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another high-profile endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue, marking another sign of the oyster farmer and combat veteran's political resiliency even as he continues to face controversy throughout his campaign.

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection bid Tuesday, betting that she can hold onto her coveted Maine seat despite a renewed Democratic effort to oust her in a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.

Graham Platner thinks Democratic voters will overlook his past to support a new type of candidate

Graham Platner thinks Democratic voters will overlook his past to support a new type of candidate

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) -- In another world, revelations of problematic social media posts, a tattoo closely resembling a Nazi symbol and a sudden turnover in campaign staffers would have been enough to sink any political candidate.

Maine Democrat running to unseat Susan Collins to stay in race after discovery of Reddit postings

Maine Democrat running to unseat Susan Collins to stay in race after discovery of Reddit postings

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Old online comments made by a U.S. Senate candidate in Maine in which the candidate appeared to endorse political violence, dismiss rape in the military and criticize both police officers and rural America were wrong but not disqualifying from office, the chair of the Democratic Party said.