Each candidate seems to know that distance from Platner is a prerequisite.
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Who will take on Susan Collins? Get to know Maine Democrats’ possible replacements for Graham Platner
Before the primary, we profiled each of the candidates in Maine’s major races. Now, they’re back in the spotlight.
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Nirav Shah is making fundraising calls to gauge Maine Senate race
Shah, who finished 2nd in the Democratic primary for governor, said the initial calls he’s had have been met with a ‘high degree of enthusiasm.’
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Who could replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race? Here are the names being floated.
Several of the candidates from June’s gubernatorial and congressional primaries say they’re interested.
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Live updates: Maine Democratic Party says Graham Platner will ‘have no role’ in picking a replacement if he withdraws
Party leaders are urging him to withdraw immediately following the accusations of sexual assault that surfaced Monday. Several prominent Maine Democrats are being discussed as potential candidates to replace him on the ballot if he withdraws.
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Hannah Pingree wins ranked-choice runoff in Democratic primary for governor
Pingree will compete against Republican nominee Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett to succeed Gov. Janet Mills in November.
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What to watch for as Maine races head to ranked-choice runoffs
Both gubernatorial primaries and the Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District will go to runoffs. How will the candidates’ strategies and alliances play out?
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Extremely close Maine Democratic governor primary headed to ranked-choice runoff
Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah traded tenuous early leads, but numerous candidates are still competitive.
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‘You have my back’: Graham Platner stays the course at Bar Harbor rally
The embattled U.S. Senate candidate spoke to a supportive crowd of hundreds at a Friday night event that also featured other Maine Democrats and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
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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.