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Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops US Senate bid ahead of June 9 Democratic primary against Graham Platner

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops US Senate bid ahead of June 9 Democratic primary against Graham Platner

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is dropping her Democratic bid for the U.S. Senate
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Maine Gov. Mills drops Democratic US Senate bid against Platner, lamenting a lack of campaign funds

Maine Gov. Mills drops Democratic US Senate bid against Platner, lamenting a lack of campaign funds

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is dropping her Democratic bid for the U.S. Senate
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Maine Governor Janet Mills drops US Senate bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins

Maine Governor Janet Mills drops US Senate bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins

By Doina Chiacu and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - Maine Governor Janet Mills, a fierce critic of President Donald Trump, dropped her bid to unseat Republican U.S.
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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?

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has decades of experience in public office and the backing of the party establishment as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate
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Maine Governor Janet Mills Ends Senate Campaign Amid Financial Struggles

Maine Governor Janet Mills Ends Senate Campaign Amid Financial Struggles

Governor Janet Mills of Maine has ended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, where she was set to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. Mills, who has served two terms as governor, cited insufficient financial resources as the reason for her withdrawal. Despite her experience and initial support from Democratic leaders, Mills was unable to maintain momentum against her primary opponent, Graham Platner. Platner, an oyster farmer with no prior political experience, has gained significant support despite controversies over past online comments and a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery. Mills' decision to exit the race leaves Platner as the likely Democratic candidate to face Collins in the upcoming election.
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The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas

The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas

The pastor of the largest United Methodist Church in the U.S. has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas
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Florida Republicans approve congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic seats

Florida Republicans approve congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic seats

By Joseph Ax April 29 (Reuters) - Florida Republicans on Wednesday approved a new congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic-held U.S. House seats, delivering a major boost to their party's chances of preserving their narrow majority in November's midterm elections.
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Senate Democrats Propose New Energy Agenda Amid Rising Costs

Senate Democrats Propose New Energy Agenda Amid Rising Costs

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has unveiled a new energy affordability agenda aimed at reducing energy costs for American families. The plan, presented at the League of Conservation Voters Capital Dinner, contrasts with policies attributed to President Trump, which Democrats claim have led to increased energy prices. The agenda includes initiatives to expand clean energy, improve energy infrastructure, and ensure fair pricing. This proposal is part of a broader Democratic strategy to address affordability issues ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects

Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects

The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects
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James Talarico Leads in Texas Senate Poll Against Cornyn and Paxton

James Talarico Leads in Texas Senate Poll Against Cornyn and Paxton

Democratic state Representative James Talarico is currently leading in a new poll for the Texas U.S. Senate race against his potential Republican opponents, Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The poll, conducted by Texas Public Opinion Research, shows Talarico ahead of Cornyn by three percentage points and Paxton by five points. The survey included 1,865 likely voters and has a margin of error of +/-2.5 percentage points. This poll suggests a competitive race, as no Democrat has won a statewide race in Texas since 1994. The poll results are within the margin of error, indicating a close contest. Talarico's support is notably strong among voters of color, college-educated Texans, and independents.
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With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides

With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - "Make America Healthy Again" activists rallied at the U.S. Supreme Court building on Monday against Bayer as the justices heard arguments in the German company's effort to end thousands of lawsuits that allege its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.