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Platner Drops Out, Democrats Race to Replace Him | Global News
- Published
- July 11, 2026
- Duration
- 1:34
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- Last updated
- Jul 12, 2026
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Graham Platner’s shocking exit from the Maine Senate race has thrown the Democratic Party into chaos, leaving just two weeks to replace him before the deadline—and with the state’s Senate seat hanging in the balance, the pressure is on to find a candidate who can rally voters and challenge the Republican incumbent. Once seen as a progressive wildcard back…
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Graham Platner’s shocking exit from the Maine Senate race has thrown the Democratic Party into chaos, leaving just two weeks to replace him before the deadline—and with the state’s Senate seat hanging in the balance, the pressure is on to find a candidate who can rally voters and challenge the Republican incumbent. Once seen as a progressive wildcard backed by Bernie Sanders, Platner’s withdrawal—following an assault allegation he denies—has left a void that could reshape the race. With a July 2
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