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Maine, primary election

Graham Platner, an oysterman and political newcomer, is expected to win the Democratic primary, having driven Gov. Janet Mills out of the race.

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Maine election results: Latest on races for House, Senate, governor

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Live primary election 2026 results: Maine, SC and more head to polls

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Maine Governor Primary Results 2026

With Democratic Gov. Janet Mills unable to run for re-election due to term limits, crowded fields of Democrats and Republicans are competing for the office.

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3 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Election Results

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Maine Senate Primary Results 2026

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Platner Supporters Roar After Candidate's Victory in Maine Senate Primary

"We are ready to defeat Susan Collins and take back this Senate seat for the working people of Maine," the campaign wrote on X.

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Under-Fire Graham Platner Wins Democratic Primary To Challenge Collins

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Key test for Democrats in Maine

Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary

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Democrat Platner wins Maine primary ahead of midterms

Democrat Graham Platner was projected to win his party's Senate primary in the US state of Maine on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with Republican Senator Susan Collins in a race that could help determine control of the US Senate.

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Some Senate Dems still won’t commit to Graham Platner

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Graham Platner wins Democratic Senate nomination in Maine

Maine bans retail sale of powerful rat poisons

State officials move to stop secondary poisoning after studies show toxic chemicals are turning up in Maine wildlife, including black bears and fishers.

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Nearly 40% of signature gatherers for Maine trans athlete ballot question were from out of state

Outside petition circulators, money and lawyers have poured into Maine, making the state’s referendum process a battleground in the national debate over transgender rights.

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Maine secretary of state rules transgender sports referendum invalid for ballot

Protect Girls Sports in Maine can file an appeal within 10 days, which they plan to do, but Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says it’s now past the deadline to put the referendum on the November ballot.

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Almost half of signature-gatherers for Maine ballot question on trans athletes were from out of state

Outside petition circulators, money, and lawyers have poured into Maine, making the state’s referendum process a battleground in the national debate over transgender rights.