Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Continue reading
Jul 09 What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control By Lisa Desjardins 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. Continue reading
Jul 09 Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The “Grey’s Anatomy” star quashed speculation that he was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Continue reading
Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate. Continue reading
Jul 06 Maine Senate candidate Platner says campaign is deciding 'best path forward' after new sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a new Politico report. Continue reading
Jun 10 Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins By Patrick Whittle, Will Weissert, Associated Press She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two… Continue reading
Jun 10 5 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries, with Platner's win and mixed results for Trump support By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Tuesday marked an especially significant moment for Graham Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who is fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:25 How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation’s political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the primary to take on five-term… Continue watching
Jun 09 6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Maine win By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. Continue reading
Jun 09 Platner seeks the Democratic Senate nomination to set up critical Maine race with Collins By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year. Continue reading