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Maine Democrats Gather to Choose Replacement for Senate Candidate Graham Platner
Just the facts
The decision to find a replacement follows Platner's withdrawal from the race against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. Party officials are utilizing state committee rules to select a new nominee to represent the Democratic Party on the general election ballot. Collins, who has served in the Senate since 1997, is seeking re-election. The administrative change represents a late shift in the state's high-profile Senate campaign.
Why this is news
Maine Democrats scheduled a meeting to select a replacement candidate for Graham Platner in the state's upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Developments timeline
- Maine Democrats are poised to nominate State Senate President Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner on the ballot for the state's upcoming U.S. Senate race.
- Maine Democrats officially selected State Senate President Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner on the ballot for the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Sources
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