There is no indication he will drop out and be replaced. It would be highly unusual and would require action from the Maine Democratic Party.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Attacks ramp up in Maine’s Democratic race for governor as primary nears
Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah addressed last-minute criticisms from their opponents’ supporters Thursday, a few days before the primary.
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It could take days to know the winners of Maine’s primaries. Here’s why.
Three high-profile races are expected to require ranked-choice runoffs this year, a process that can require up to 2 weeks of ballot counting.
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Maine governor’s race will be a 3-way contest in November
Rick Bennett, a longtime lawmaker and former Maine Republican Party chairman, has qualified for the November ballot as an independent.
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Latest controversy dampens some Maine Democrats’ enthusiasm for Platner
Several voters who cast absentee ballots for the U.S. Senate candidate said they worry his text messages with women outside his marriage will be political fodder for Republicans in the general election.
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Here’s who’s spent the most on the Maine governor’s race
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Jonathan Bush are continuing to lead fundraising in their respective parties ahead of the June 9 primaries.
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Republican candidate for governor encourages use of ranked-choice voting
David Jones led reporters through a sample ballot at the State House Monday — the latest instance of a candidate in Maine’s gubernatorial primaries trying to ensure the voting system is used in his favor.
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Read the full statement from Graham Platner’s wife about his texts with other women
Platner’s campaign released a statement from Amy Gertner following a report in the Wall Street Journal that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women early in their marriage.
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Graham Platner’s wife worried about texts he sent to other women before campaign launch
The Wall Street Journal first reported Saturday that Amy Gertner had told a campaign aide she found the explicit texts early on in their marriage.
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Graham Platner is outraising — and outspending — Susan Collins in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Platner’s heavy spending to date reflects the contentious Democratic primary with Gov. Janet Mills, who dropped out of the race April 30, and his likely November matchup with Collins.