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Dan Kleban jumps (back) into Maine Senate race

Jul 9, 2026Center Left

The Maine Beer Company founder briefly ran for Senate last year before dropping his bid and endorsing Gov. Janet Mills in the race.

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Maine hopefuls jump into Senate race after Platner exit

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Jul 9, 2026

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Maine hopefuls jump into Senate race after Platner exit

A growing number of Maine Democrats have announced bids for the Senate after candidate Graham Platner announced Wednesday he would be suspending his campaign in light of mounting allegations of sexual misconduct and assault — accusations he has denied. Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson and Maine Beer Company co-founder Dan Kleban both quickly…

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Ro Khanna backs Troy Jackson as Platner’s replacement in Maine Senate race

Washington Examiner

Jul 9, 2026

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Ro Khanna backs Troy Jackson as Platner’s replacement in Maine Senate race

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) threw his support behind progressive candidate Troy Jackson in the Maine Senate race on Thursday as the state’s Democratic Party gathers to pick a replacement for Graham Platner. Khanna previously endorsed and campaigned with Platner, but withdrew his support after the oyster-farmer-turned-politician was accused of sexually assaulting…

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