Can another candidate inspire the movement that Platner built?
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Coalition urges Maine Democratic Party to reconsider U.S. Senate nomination process
The group of voters and local and county party committee members wants the Maine Democratic Party to provide time for public input before cementing the process to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine’s Senate race
He announced he was leaving Wednesday. On Friday, he made it official.
What we know — and don’t know — so far about the Maine convention to replace Graham Platner
Platner officially withdrew from the Senate race Friday. Democrats have a little over two weeks to select a new candidate.
When it comes to the Senate, keep it simple, Maine | Letter
Many of my friends, myself included, are in high anxiety over who will best represent Maine in the next election. Incessant political rhetoric, promoting (and demonizing) candidates, promises of prosperity or doom. The wisdom of many coaches now seems relevant and calming: “Keep it simple!” The most dangerous threat to America is the relentless and […]
Susan Collins’ corruption is the real story | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins has supported, and will continue to support, the most corrupt president in our country’s history. President Donald Trump has made billions (!) of dollars in just his first year back in office, much of it from shady cryptocurrency deals with foreign governments. No other president has ever used their office to enrich […]
Nirav Shah opens bid to win over Platner supporters
The former public health official, whom Graham Platner did not favor in the governor’s race, cast himself on Thursday as another outsider who largely shared Platner’s policy positions.
Why is Graham Platner officially dropping out Monday?
Platner and his team did not explain why he is taking until Monday, the last day to officially remove his name from the ballot.
How to pick Platner’s replacement? Ranked-choice primary votes. | Opinion
The fairest means of finding a successor for Graham Platner is right in front of Maine Democrats. Let more than 150,000 primary voters have their voices heard.
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.