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Graham Platner wins primary for US Senate in Maine

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Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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  1. Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, and more primary races to watch today

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Graham Platner wins primary for US Senate in Maine

    Headline from WMUR ·

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51 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Boston Globe

    Platner is poised to win Democrats’ Senate nomination in Maine — but Tuesday’s primary is still a test (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    In the wake of fresh scandals, Platner's margin of victory could speak to the resilience of his support base.

  2. The Columbian

    What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on

  3. Al Jazeera

    A test for Maine’s Platner? What to know about Tuesday’s primary votes (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Four states – Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota – are holding primaries ahead of November’s midterms.

  4. Winchester Star

    The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused

  5. The Guardian

    Maine votes as scandal-plagued Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate primary win - US politics live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Polls for Maine’s primary elections close at 8pm ET as it appears voters may be sticking with Platner despite string of controversies

  6. CBS News

    Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, and more primary races to watch today (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

  7. Breitbart News

    *** Election Night Livewire *** Maine's Graham Platner, South Carolina's Lindsey Graham Aim to Secure Nominations (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Voters in several states are casting ballots on Tuesday to determine their Republican and Democrat nominees in several key races.

  8. MyNorthwest

    Platner seeks Democratic nomination for US Senate to set up critical Maine race with Collins (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Graham Platner has attracted a following of enthusiastic supporters and been confronted with a string of controversies as he has

  9. Bangor Daily News

    What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Maine Senate nomination (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Voters across several states head to the polls Tuesday, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.

  10. The Guardian

    US primaries 2026 live: Graham Platner vies to overcome scandals in Maine as four states hold elections (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Polls open in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina; voters appear to stand by Democratic challenger Graham Platner despite string of controversies

  11. The New Yorker

    Maine Primary-Elections Map: Live Results (opens The New Yorker)

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    The New Yorker's feed description

    Graham Platner looks to claim the Democratic nomination to face Susan Collins in the race for U.S. Senate; the former governor Paul LePage is vying for a congressional seat.

  12. NBC News

    Graham Platner and big races for governor: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Four states vote Tuesday, with Maine’s key Senate race capturing the most national attention and Trump picking sides in South Carolina’s race for governor.

  13. Bangor Daily News

    Your last-minute guide to voting in Maine’s Tuesday primary elections (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The elections will decide the major-party nominees for governor and whether Democrat Graham Platner moves on to a race with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.

  15. Anchorage Daily News

    Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Democrats see the race as a top opportunity to flip a GOP-held seat and a must-win as the party tries to claim control of the Senate in November.

  16. The Daily Signal

    Platner Secures Maine Senate Nod Amidst Scandals (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Graham Platner wins the Democrat nomination for Senate, navigating a field overshadowed by controversy.

  17. CNN

    Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary voters’ support — effectively ending any question about whether Maine Democrats wanted him to be their standard-bearer aga…

  18. Portland Press Herald

    Graham Platner clinches Democratic nomination to take on Susan Collins in Maine Senate race (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    It was Platner's first test before voters.

  19. The Guardian

    Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest

  20. WMUR

    Graham Platner wins primary for US Senate in Maine (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

  21. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in November (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner on Tuesday secured the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, withstanding a withering blitz of unflattering revelations and ongoing attempts by Republicans and some Democratic operatives to weaken his candidacy.

  22. RedState

    Graham Platner Is Headed to the General - and Democrats Own This Now (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Graham Platner wins Maine Senate primary amid controversy; Democrats now lead the race against Collins.

  23. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Graham Platner, the progressive oyster farmer who toppled Maine’s political establishment even as a series of unsettling revelations about his past rattled his party, won the Democratic nomination for Senate on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.

  24. New York Post

    Scandal-plagued Graham Platner clinches Dem Maine Senate primary: ‘I’ve made mistakes’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Scandal-plagued oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won his Maine Democratic primary, but saw defections from primary voters to Gov. Janet Mills (D), who stopped campaigning in April.

  25. The Boston Globe

    Platner wins Democratic Senate nomination in Maine (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Platner, whose campaign was rocked by scandal over the past few weeks, will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in one of the most watched Senate contests of the midterm elections.

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