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Democrats face Platner anxiety ahead of Maine Senate primary

Democrats are facing anxiety over their support for Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race, just eight days before the primary election. Despite concerns about his past and lack of vetting, party leaders are hesitant to withdraw support, as Platner is currently the only viable candidate to challenge Senator Susan Collins. While Maine law allows for a replacement nominee if the primary winner withdraws by mid-July, the political feasibility of such a move is considered highly unlikely. AI

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Democrats face Platner anxiety ahead of Maine Senate primary

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Hans Nichols ·

    Dems hit by last-minute Platner anxiety before Maine Senate primary

    <p>Democrats have been caught in the bind Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) sought to avoid when he backed Gov. Janet Mills over <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/graham-platner-maine-democrats-collins-trump" target="_blank">Graham Platner</a> in the Maine Sen…