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In this RedState article, Nick Arama argues that new Maine Senate polling is bad news for Democrats who rallied behind Graham Platner despite mounting controversies.
- Arama says Democrats backed Platner largely because earlier polling showed him leading Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins by about nine points.
- That advantage has now nearly vanished, according to a new Quantus Insights poll showing Platner at 46 percent and Collins at 45 percent.
- The poll also shows 7 percent undecided and 2 percent supporting someone else, making the race effectively a statistical tie.
- Arama notes that even Platner’s own internal polling had recently shown his lead shrinking to four points, which he frames as especially troubling since internal polls usually favor the candidate paying for them.
- The article highlights that President Donald Trump has endorsed Collins, despite policy differences, while also attacking Platner.
- Arama argues that Platner is underperforming compared with the generic Democratic ballot in Maine, while Collins is outperforming the generic Republican position.
- Quantus co-founder Jason Corley reportedly described the race as a “pure toss-up” after Collins gained ground and Platner slipped from his previous advantage.
- Arama suggests Collins may actually be in a stronger position than the topline numbers show, citing a history of polls underestimating her in recent elections.
- The piece concludes that Democrats may have miscalculated by embracing Platner, arguing that voter concerns over his character and controversies are showing up in the numbers.
Read the full story:
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/06/12/platner-collins-poll-n2203307
