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US primaries 2026 live: Graham Platner vies to overcome scandals in Maine as four states hold elections

The Guardian UK Tuesday 09 June 2026, 21:53 UTC By Guardian staff 1 min read
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Polls open in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina; voters appear to stand by Democratic challenger Graham Platner despite string of controversiesMaine voters weigh Platner scandals: ‘It’s not my job to judge’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailOutside of Maine, three other states are holding primary elections today: South Carolina, North Dakota and Nevada. Polls close in South Carolina at 7pm ET.

Polls open in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina; voters appear to stand by Democratic challenger Graham Platner despite string of controversies

Outside of Maine, three other states are holding primary elections today: South Carolina, North Dakota and Nevada.

Polls close in South Carolina at 7pm ET.

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