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Platner, Democrats battles over his replacement

Jul 8, 2026Center

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s staffers on Wednesday accused the Democratic party of excluding grassroot supporters from determining who would replace the embattled party nominee in the November general amid allegations of sexual assault. Platner’s campaign manager, Ben Chin, sent out a text blast alleging the Maine Democratic Party told staffers…

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