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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 11 MIN

Emerson Poll

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The discussion focused on a new Emerson College poll in the Maine Senate race, revealing Grant Platner leading Janet Mills 55% to 28% among Democratic primary voters, with 13% undecided. In a general election matchup, Platner leads Collins 48% to 41%, while Mills leads Collins 46% to 43%. The poll was conducted March 21-23, coinciding with Mills' new ads. The speaker noted Emerson's mixed past performance in Maine, citing a 15-point swing in a 2020 poll. The conversation highlighted the challenges of polling accuracy, especially in presidential years, due to changing voter demographics and reliability.

The discussion focused on a new Emerson College poll in the Maine Senate race, revealing Grant Platner leading Janet Mills 55% to 28% among Democratic primary voters, with 13% undecided. In a general election matchup, Platner leads Collins 48% to 41%, while Mills leads Collins 46% to 43%. The poll was conducted March 21-23, coinciding with Mills' new ads. The speaker noted Emerson's mixed past performance in Maine, citing a 15-point swing in a 2020 poll. The conversation highlighted the challenges of polling accuracy, especially in presidential years, due to changing voter demographics and reliability.

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