AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) The Democrat challenging Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins now has the governor’s blessing.
Governor Janet Mills on Thursday announced her endorsement for Sara Gideon. The Democratic House Speaker won her party’s primary on Tuesday to face Collins in the fall, which is considered a key race that could shake up the Senate.
“Sara Gideon has a proven track record of standing up for Maine families no matter what, and I’m proud to endorse her in this race,” said Governor Janet Mills. “From her leadership on protecting Mainers with pre-existing conditions to passing legislation to lift Maine children and families out of poverty, she brings people from all parties together to make real progress on the issues that matter. Sara is a tireless advocate for Maine people and I know she will never stop fighting for us in the U.S. Senate.”
Gideon has been the beneficiary of a fundraising effort that started when Sen. Collins voted to confirm then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. The effort was launched to support whoever would end up challenging her.
