Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, has offered an updated timeline as to when she may announce whether she will challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 midterm elections.

Newsweek reached out to Collins and Mills for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Maine, a state that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris by 7 percentage points last November, is viewed as one of Democrats ' best opportunities to flip a GOP-held seat in the midterms and is likely a must-win for their efforts to win a majority in the chamber.

Collins, a moderate Republican who has broken from her party on some high-profile votes , has proven to be a formidable candidate in the past, handily winning reelection despite the state's consistent Democratic voting record. Mills is seen as

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