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Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee

Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee
New York Times Wednesday 08 July 2026, 01:47 UTC By Shane Goldmacher 1 min read
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Graham Platner has faced widespread calls from top Democrats to end his Senate campaign after a woman accused him of rape.

Graham Platner has faced widespread calls from top Democrats to end his Senate campaign after a woman accused him of rape.
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