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Dems Abandoning Graham Platner: Campaign Committee and Allies Won't Invest if Platner Remains on Ballot

Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces collapse as Democrats withdraw support following allegations of misconduct, raising questions about the party's future in Maine's crucial race.

International Business Times UK

Who is Graham Platner? From tattoo controversy to sexual assault allegations, why Democrats want the Maine Senate candidate out

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. The allegations could jeopardize Democratic hopes of unseating Senator Susan Collins. Democrats may nominate a replacement if Platner withdraws before July thirteenth. Platner denies the…

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Graham Platner's Senate Campaign Was Rife With Scandal. Now A Woman Has Accused Him of Sexual Assault

Maine's Democratic nominee for the Senate, Graham Platner, is facing yet another scandal after a woman publicly accused him of sexually assaulting her during an encounter in 2021.

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Democrats call on Platner to step down as he denies sexual assault allegation

As a chorus of Democrats demanded he withdraw from the race, Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, said Monday that he was “taking time to reflect on the best path forward” as he denied a Politico report that he had sexually assaulted a woman he previously dated. …

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Voters forced to set aside their disgust and vote party loyalty over principle in Maine and Texas races

ANALYSIS: The problems for Democrats and Republicans in Maine and Texas mirror each other, but one party could still end up being worse off, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Support for Graham Platner Is an Elite Phenomenon

Susan Collins is beating Platner among working-class voters.

Reason

‘Not the right place to go’: Republicans plot to stop RFK Jr. from taking over special education

The U.S. Department of Education plans to transfer an office that helps people with disabilities find work to be controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services

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Seven senators who have served for three or more terms are running for re-election this cycle

John Cornyn’s (R-Tex.) primary loss to Ken Paxton (R) on May 26 is the first instance of a fourth-term senator losing re-election in the 21st century. Since 2000, only five senators who served three or more terms, including Cornyn, have lost their primary bids for re-election, including Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.),…

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Trump sidelines praised Intelligence chief nominee, so now controversial ‘Little Trump’ Bill Pulte is now in charge

Pulte’s sudden promotion has taken everyone by surprise.

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Trump-endorsed Mike Collins wins Georgia primary for Senate, to face Jon Ossoff in November

Mike Collins secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, defeating Derek Dooley with President Trump's endorsement. He will face incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff, who has a significant fundraising advantage. Republicans aim to flip the seat, but Ossoff is considered a strong favorite to win reelection.

The Economic Times

Democrats’ predicament with Graham Platner is one of the party’s own making

Platner’s long road ahead shows how Democrats may have fumbled the bag in Maine

The Guardian - US

Under Fire for a String of Controversies, Graham Platner Insists His Past Is Merely a Distraction From Real Issues

While Platner has a strong base, there’s still unease among some Democrats about his candidacy.

The Mary Sue

Graham Platner Signals a Problem for Democrats, and the Rest of Us

Platner is too typical of a wave of radical and unprepared Democrats who seem poised to take power.

Reason

Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine, will face incumbent Susan Collins in November

Graham Platner (D) defeated David Costello (D) to win the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine on June 9. Platner will face incumbent Susan Collins (R) in the general election on Nov. 3.

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Republicans split on following Trump’s demands for restrictive voting bill

US president urges congressional Republicans to use budget reconciliation procedure to enact his priorities

The Independent UK

Trump’s Todd Blanche nomination might force Republicans to do the unthinkable: Tell him no

ANALYSIS: Even after Trump betrayed many Republicans, and his Pam Bondi replacement choice infuriated still more with the ‘weaponization fund’ push, the president’s attorney general pick could still sail through the Senate, Eric Garcia writes. Here’s why

The Independent UK

Trump slaps farm animal nickname he normally reserves for women on Maine’s Democratic Senate challenger

Left-wing Democratic oyster farmer rocked by controversy will challenge the Republican incumbent, Sen. Susan Collins

Roll Call

Democrats stick by Platner with Senate control on the line

After Graham Platner sailed to the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine on Tuesday, Democrats on Capitol Hill appeared to settle around his campaign as his progressive allies urged the rest of the party to keep their eye on winning the Senate. Platner’s victory hadn’t been in doubt, but there were…

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Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary, Sets Up Showdown With Susan Collins

Maine voters finalized one of the most closely watched Senate matchups of the 2026 election cycle on Tuesday, with Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Graham Platner winning their respective party nominations and advancing to the general election in November.

The Guardian - US

Is he Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump? Protest vote complicates Graham Platner’s victory

Democrats have rolled the dice in Maine as they pursue a post-Trump future. Will it work?

The Guardian - UK

Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries

Outcome of polls in four states offers mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midterms

International Business Times UK

Despite Nazi Tattoo, Abuse Allegations and Sexting Scandals: Graham Platner Wins Maine Primary

Graham Platner wins Maine's Democratic primary for US Senate despite scandals, including abuse allegations and a controversial tattoo.

The Independent UK

Graham Platner wins Maine Senate Democratic primary despite ‘Nazi’ tattoo scandal and women’s abuse claims

Political newcomer’s myriad of negative headlines infuriated progressives and worried establishment Democrats – but give Republicans a glimmer of hope

The Guardian - UK

Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest

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