Democrat Enters Crowded Key Senate Race, Muddying Waters And Helping GOP Incumbent

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Democrat Enters Crowded Key Senate Race, Muddying Waters And Helping GOP Incumbent

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Civilian Air Force Leader Daira Smith-Rodriguez officially launched her bid for incumbent Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ Senate seat on Thursday. Smith-Rodriguez, who is running as a Democrat, claimed in her…

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