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Normale Ansicht

Democrats Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits

Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.

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More Democratic allies of Graham Platner called on Tuesday for him to end his campaign for Senate after a woman accused him of rape in a report on Monday.

Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District

19. Juni 2026 um 16:41
Matt Dunlap defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm and is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election.

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Matt Dunlap, the state auditor, was Maine’s secretary of state twice.

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in Maine’s Second Congressional District Primary

09. Juni 2026 um 20:14
A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat.

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Voting on Tuesday in Lewiston, Maine. The city is part of the state’s Second Congressional District, which is expected to be competitive in November.
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