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Graham Platner’s triumph, explained by a Maine reporter

What really mattered in the race — age, scandals, campaigns, leftism, the establishment?

One of the most hotly contested Democratic primaries of 2026 ended with a whimper rather than a bang Thursday, as Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) suspended her Senate campaign, making outsider oyster farmer Graham Platner the overwhelming favorite for the… [10445 chars]

Source: Vox.com | Published: 2026-04-30T20:20:00Z

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