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The Senate Race

Posted on February 18, 2026 by dmartignetti

Dennis from Kittery called in to express his support for Susan Collins in the upcoming Democratic primary against her challengers, Janet Mills and Platner. Dennis highlighted Collins’ significant contributions, such as fixing part-time income issues for teachers and improving clean water and environmental protections.

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