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Crowded field to replace Platner in Maine struggle to standout in first Senate debate: 4 takeaways

The Hill·July 17, 2026·1 min read
Crowded field to replace Platner in Maine struggle to standout in first Senate debate: 4 takeaways

A crowded field of Maine Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner as the party's Senate nominee struggled to stand out in their first debate Thursday night. The candidates are jockeying to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Platner exited the race amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations. The deadline to pick a new candidate is days away.

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