The party has until July 27 to replace Platner in the key battleground Senate race.
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What we know – and don’t – about how Maine Democrats will replace Graham Platner
The party has until July 27 to replace Platner in the key battleground Senate race.
Published July 9, 2026, 8:45 AM
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