Graham Platner survives his major test in Maine’s Senate primary. After a fresh wave of scandals, the Maine progressive got a boost from primary voters that quelled opposition in Washington. Now he’ll face Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
When Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate candidacy in April, it looked like Graham Platner would be the Democratic nominee. Defeating incumbent Republican Susan Collins could be crucial to Democrats’ goal of retaking the Senate, and … [4320 chars]
Source: New York Magazine | Published: 2026-06-10T17:50:47Z
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