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Maine Democrats don’t seem eager for a endorsement from Graham Platner

Washington Post Politics Wednesday 08 July 2026, 20:32 UTC By Ben Binday 1 min read
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While Graham Platner and his supporters have sought to influence who replaces him in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, prospective substitute candidates aren’t hungry for his endorsement. Democracy Dies in Darkness Maine Democrats don’t seem eager for a endorsement from Graham Platner The Post asked would-be replacement candidates whether they wanted the support of Platner, who is under fire over a sexual assault allegation.

While Graham Platner and his supporters have sought to influence who replaces him in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, prospective substitute candidates aren’t hungry for his endorsement. Democracy Dies in Darkness Maine Democrats don’t seem eager for a endorsement from Graham Platner The Post asked would-be replacement candidates whether they wanted the support of Platner, who is under fire over a sexual assault allegation. Only one responded.
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