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Well, We Have a Candidate to Replace Graham Platner in Maine

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July 8, 2026

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Well, We Have a Candidate to Replace Graham Platner in Maine
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Investing.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: 'The message, the movement is right'

Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker, is seeking to center himself as the best candidate to replace Graham Platner if he exits the Maine Senate race following a new accusation of sexual assault against the Democratic nominee. The former Maine Senate president acknowledged the “challenge” of a new candidate entering so late into this race...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner, oyster farmer & Democratic Senate candidate caught in a web of allegations

Who is Graham Platner? Explore the Maine Senate candidate's military career, oyster farming, sexual assault allegations and high-stakes Senate race.

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.

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 9, 2026

Who Could Replace Graham Platner In Maine’s Senate Race?

'I’m the best person to replace him'

Knewz

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· 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...

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Related coverage for "Well, We Have a Candidate to Replace Graham Platner in Maine": Investing.com — Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?. The Hill — Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: 'The message, the movement is right'. Hindustan Times — Graham Platner, oyster farmer & Democratic Senate candidate caught in a web of allegations. Jezebel — There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees. The Daily Caller — Who Could Replace Graham Platner In Maine’s Senate Race?. Knewz — Who will replace Graham Platner after he drops Maine Senate bid?