Event Brief
Democrats seek replacement for Maine’s Susan Collins bid
Filed: Jul 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: At least eight Democrats entered the race to replace Graham Platner to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
WHO: Democrats
WHAT: At least eight Democrats entered the field to replace Graham Platner for the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET
WHERE: Maine
WHY: Graham Platner’s political demise opened a wide-open field with less than four months until the November midterms
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