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Graham Platner wins Democrats' nomination in key Maine Senate race
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Graham Platner, a Marine combat veteran facing various controversies, won Maine's Democratic Senate primary and is viewed as the party's best chance to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins, though some Democrats worry his baggage may harm the party's midterm prospects.
Graham Platner wins Democrats' nomination in key Maine Senate race
Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Marine combat veteran, won Maine's Democratic Senate primary Tuesday in a race that's seen as the party's best Senate pickup opportunity in November.
Why it matters: Many Democratic strategists and elected officials worry that Platner has too much baggage to defeat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — and that his candidacy will doom the party's chances of retaking the Senate in the 2026 midterms.
Controversies that have swirled around his campaign include a Nazi-li
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