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Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement

First publishedJul 13, 08:48 UTC
Last updatedJul 15, 09:05 UTC · 2h ago
55 outletsNPR Politics, The Hill, The Guardian US11 outletThe Hill11 outletNPR Politics11 outletNPR News
NPR Politics8Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on her bid to replace Platner in Senate raceOpen ↗NPR Politics8Maine Democrats scramble to select replacement for Platner in Senate raceOpen ↗The Hill7Democrats battle over the future of their fractured post-Platner partyOpen ↗The Hill7Platner turmoil in Maine could push donors to other high-stakes Senate contestsOpen ↗The Guardian US8Graham Platner was an unforced error – the left has lessons to learn | Osita NwanevuOpen ↗The Hill7Graham Platner may turn from a nightmare to a blessing for DemocratsOpen ↗NPR Politics8Graham Platner's voters figure out what's next as candidates vie for their supportOpen ↗NPR News9Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacementOpen ↗
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Graham Platner has left the Democratic race for the Maine Senate seat after facing controversies. Now, Democrats are quickly trying to choose a replacement candidate. Voters in Maine are reacting strongly to this change as they decide who will represent them.

Reported by 8 outlets — NPR News, NPR Politics, The Guardian US, The Hill. See all sources ↓

Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee.(Image credit: Tamara Keith/NPR)

Read the full report at NPR News ↗

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In brief
What's the story?
Graham Platner has left the Democratic race for the Maine Senate seat after facing controversies. Now, Democrats are quickly trying to choose a replacement candidate. Voters in Maine are reacting strongly to this change as they decide who will represent them.
How widely is it covered?
8 outlets, average source rating 7.8/10.
When was it last updated?
2h ago.
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    Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement

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