Former primary rival resurfaces to challenge scandal-plagued Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

Scandal-plagued democratic socialist Graham Platner's continued controversies have led his former primary rival to speak out and remind Mainers that she remains on the ballot despite having suspended her campaign.

"People have the impression that I withdrew or dropped out," Mills said, according to columnist Steve Collins.

While fundraising struggles were cited in Maine media reports as a key reason Mills paused her campaign, Platner has charged ahead through one controversy after another.

Otherwise dormant since April 30, Mills' campaign X account sprang back to life June 1 with a post commemorating Pride Month.

"Everyone deserves the freedom to live authentically and marry who they love without fear. I'm proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community, today and every day," Mills said.

Meanwhile, Steve Collins wrote in the column containing Mills' comments that an increasing number of female independent and Democratic voters in Maine are troubled by Platner's scandals.

He wrote that their collective umbrage is "more likely to kill [Platner's] campaign… than greedy millionaires."

Susan Collins' counterpart in the Senate is registered Independent Sen. Angus King Jr., who caucuses with Democrats and reliably votes with them.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign and Mills' office for comment.

The Pine Tree State's primary is June 9.