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Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process

Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process
NPR News Wednesday 08 July 2026, 13:20 UTC By Barbara Sprunt 1 min read
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The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.(Image credit: Laura Brett)

The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.

(Image credit: Laura Brett)

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