Politics
Democratic Socialists Gain Ground
Voters are showing support for Democratic socialists in upcoming elections, with polls indicating a shift towards populism. In Maine, Democrat Graham Platner is leading the Senate race against Republican Susan Collins.
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The Hill
Democrat and populist oyster farmer Graham Platner is neck-and-neck with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the Maine Senate race, according to a new survey. The New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll released on Monday showed Platner edging out Collins 49 percent to 47 percent, respectively,
2026-06-29 12:59 UTC
The Hill
Voters tired of the mess at the highest levels of government and the lowest tiers of the economy could make Nov. 3 their happiest day in a very long time.
2026-06-29 13:00 UTC