Female voters must choose between Sen. Susan Collins, who voted for the Supreme Court’s Brett Kavanaugh, and the scandal-plagued Graham Platner Updated June 10, 2026 7:14 pm ET Supporters of Democrat Graham Platner celebrate in Blue Hill, Maine, after his primary victory. Robert F. Bukaty/AP SACO, Maine—Democrats eager to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine say she carries a vulnerability that could damage her standing with women: her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.