Coverage dated July 8, 2026 to July 11, 2026

Potential Platner replacements neck-in-neck with Susan Collins in new Maine Senate poll

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A new poll testing the strength of potential replacements for Graham Platner (D) in the Maine Senate race found three former gubernatorial candidates polling closely with incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).

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Politico
Platner campaign quietly polls potential replacements as pressure mounts (opens Politico)
Published Jul 8, 2026
Politico's feed description
The poll tested head-to-head matchups between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and five possible Democratic replacements.
Newsweek
Susan Collins Odds of Losing to Democrats in Maine Amid Platner Scandal (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 9, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Maine's Senate election remains in limbo as candidates jump into replace Platner, who said he is withdrawing from the race.
The Hill
Potential Platner replacements neck-in-neck with Susan Collins in new Maine Senate poll (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 9, 2026
The Hill's feed description
A new poll testing the strength of potential replacements for Graham Platner (D) in the Maine Senate race found three former gubernatorial candidates polling closely with incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).
Breitbart News
Poll: Republican Sen. Susan Collins Ties, Narrowly Leads Graham Platner Replacements (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 9, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
A new poll shows Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) narrowly leading or tying potential replacements for Democrat Graham Platner.
Fox News
Potential Platner replacement pressed on Maine voter who said he'd vote Collins over him (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 10, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Troy Jackson addressed criticism from an independent voter on video who said he would vote for Sen. Susan Collins over him if he's the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine.
Washington Examiner
Platner ran polling on possible replacements before dropping out. Here’s how they stacked up against Collins (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 11, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Polling Graham Platner’s team conducted on the Maine Senate race before he suspended his campaign indicates there is a clear Democratic front-runner in the bid to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Platner dropped out of the race on Wednesday after his ex-girlfriend claimed he raped her.