Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in November
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Source: Maine Public Radio
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner 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.
A combat veteran and oyster farmer, Platner clinched the nomination at 9:25 p.m. with just 8% of precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press.
His victory earns him the right to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins this November in a closely watched contest that could determine control of the U.S. Senate during President Donald Trump's final two years in office.
"We will take back this Senate seat and when we do we will take back our power," he said shortly after the race was called.
Read more: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-06-09/graham-platner-wins-democratic-nomination-to-challenge-susan-collins-in-november
Prairie Gates
(8,582 posts)questionseverything
(12,172 posts)SunImp
(2,738 posts)Prairie Gates
(8,582 posts)And we know they didn't stop after Mamdani got the nomination. Appears the same will happen here, unfortunately.
Don't attack Dems, but only certain approved Dems, ahem. Otherwise, it's scour the Internet for negative stories - no source too local, or too dubious.
FakeNoose
(42,794 posts)It's time to get behind Platner, and Get Out The Vote!
littlemissmartypants
(35,048 posts)Statement of Purpose
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SouthBayDem
(33,422 posts)Response to SouthBayDem (Original post)
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Jack Valentino
(5,326 posts)will now END....
SalamanderSleeps
(1,055 posts)There should be ticker on Platner's site that is updated asap that reflects how much, and where from, Sen. "I'm very concerned" Collins advertising money is coming from.
Lasher
(29,692 posts)LBN election results must be linked to an AP article.