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Maine Senate Race Shifts After Graham Platner Withdraws

Graham Platner has filed paperwork to withdraw from the Maine Senate race, paving the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins.

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Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate Race NYTimes – US
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The move paved the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.

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Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate RaceNYTimes – US
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Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate Race

The move paved the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.

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Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate raceNPR – Politics
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Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race

In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.

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