The voting bloc that could swing Maine's Senate race: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Bridget Bowman explains why the leading Democratic Senate candidates in Maine are increasingly focused on one group of voters.

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

In today’s edition, Bridget Bowman explains why the leading Democratic Senate candidates in Maine are increasingly focused on one group of voters. Plus, Kristen Welker digs into all the uncertainty that still surrounds the Iran war one month in.

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— Adam Wollner

Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner are battling over female voters as Maine’s critical Senate race heats up, underscoring how the group could be decisive both in the June Democratic primary and the November general election.