Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in November [View all]
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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
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