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The senate race in Maine has just been upended
If the Democratic Party candidate in the Maine senate race was a bit better then this should be an easy pick up for the Dems but as we can see the controversy attracting Graham Platner might just deny them an easy pick up. Given Donald Trump own disgraceful behaviour towards women from E. Jean Carroll and boasting he likes to grab women by the pussy these sort of allegations might not be electorally damaging. There’s a pretty much non existent... Read More Read More
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Talking Points Memo
· Jul 7, 2026
The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine
Maine Senate Thunderdome Here We Come? Staring down the prospect of a candidate in a critical race having to be...
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 9, 2026
What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control
After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come.
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion
Has Democratic nominee Graham Platner's Senate campaign reached its end in Maine? How are Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate if it does? Plus, The Hill's Amie Parnes ranks the top Democratic presidential candidates. Join Amie, Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson and campaign reporter Caroline Vakil for the Fight For 2028. The discussion is scheduled to begin...
NPR News
· Jun 22, 2026
Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat
The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.
Knewz
· Jul 10, 2026
Who will replace Graham Platner after he drops Maine Senate bid?
Following a stunning fall from grace that caused Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner to drop off the upcoming ballot, the state of Maine is scrambling for a replacement. Many would-be Senators hope to fill the vacant spot, but do any stand a chance of defeating the long-term Republican incumbent? Platner’s scandalous exit Hopes for Platner’s...
American Thinker
· Jul 8, 2026
A Blood-Red Line in Maine
Photo Credit: NeedpixBy John F. Di LeoThe eyes of the nation are on the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine.
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Related coverage for "The senate race in Maine has just been upended": Talking Points Memo — The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine. PBS NewsHour — What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control. The Hill — FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion. NPR News — Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat. Knewz — Who will replace Graham Platner after he drops Maine Senate bid?. American Thinker — A Blood-Red Line in Maine