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Maine Democrats face a tight, but not impossible, timeline to pick Platner replacement

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon

Maine Democrats have 19 days to choose a candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins. It certainly won’t be easy, but it can happen. The post Maine Democrats face a tight, but not impossible, timeline to pick Platner replacement appeared first on MS NOW.

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MS NOW

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· Jul 9, 2026

Democrats’ scramble to replace Graham Platner ramps up in Maine

The state party has a little over two weeks to pick someone to take the place of its disgraced Senate nominee. The post Democrats’ scramble to replace Graham Platner ramps up in Maine appeared first on MS NOW.

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Colorado Democrats seek to flip longtime GOP congressional seat

Democrats in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District are eyeing a chance at a longtime Republican stronghold in the state. Two Democrats – Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan – are vying to take on the district’s Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, for the November general election. The candidates are debating the economy, government accountability and veterans’ rights. []...Click to read more

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

Maine Democrats Have Another Candidate in Mind to Replace Platner, but This One's Problematic As Well

Maine Democrats Have Another Candidate in Mind to Replace Platner, but This One's Problematic As Well

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Here's who could replace Platner to take on Collins in Maine

All eyes have turned to a handful of Maine Democrats who could take the mantle after Graham Platner stepped back as the party’s Senate nominee amid growing pressure to withdraw, leaving Democrats without a candidate to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) this fall. Maine Democrats have just over two weeks to land on a new nominee...

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Maine Democrats Want Their Nominee Out. There’s Just One Problem.

The Maine Democratic Party is working “around the clock” to replace Graham Platner, but as the Democrat Senate nominee, he has leverage—and he’s using it. A civil war is brewing in Maine. As calls continue for Platner to step down, he has stayed silent and continues to deny multiple allegations of sexual assault. According to...

Jezebel

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· Jul 8, 2026

There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees

Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.

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Related coverage for "Maine Democrats face a tight, but not impossible, timeline to pick Platner replacement": MS NOW — Democrats’ scramble to replace Graham Platner ramps up in Maine. Off The Press — Colorado Democrats seek to flip longtime GOP congressional seat. Townhall — Maine Democrats Have Another Candidate in Mind to Replace Platner, but This One's Problematic As Well. The Hill — Here's who could replace Platner to take on Collins in Maine. The Daily Signal — Maine Democrats Want Their Nominee Out. There’s Just One Problem.. Jezebel — There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees