Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: USA

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Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins

Graham Platner, a US Army veteran and oyster farmer, won the Maine Democratic Senate primary despite controversies over his personal conduct. He vows to defeat Republican Senator Susan Collins, a top target for Democrats. Platner's campaign focuses on cost of living, housing, and healthcare, but Governor Janet Mills has not yet endorsed him.

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