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

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July 8, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
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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POLITICO - Politics

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.

Several potential successors have already signaled their interest in seeking the Democratic nomination for Maine Senate.

MS NOW

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· Jul 9, 2026

Would-be Platner replacements jockey for position in Maine

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The Daily Signal

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· Jun 29, 2026

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Knewz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Democrats get new odds of flipping state President Donald Trump won three times

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 11, 2026

The rat race to replace Platner: How the candidates have campaigned so far

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Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine

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Related coverage for "There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees": POLITICO - Politics — Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.. MS NOW — Would-be Platner replacements jockey for position in Maine. The Daily Signal — NEW POLL: Maine Senate Race in Dead Heat. Knewz — Democrats get new odds of flipping state President Donald Trump won three times. Washington Examiner — The rat race to replace Platner: How the candidates have campaigned so far. Talking Points Memo — The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine