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Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention

Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention
NPR News Thursday 09 July 2026, 11:22 UTC By Brittney Melton 1 min read
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Democrat Graham Platner ended his bid last night for U.S. Senate. And, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been enlisted to help get answers in the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.(Image credit: Laura Brett)

Democrat Graham Platner ended his bid last night for U.S. Senate. And, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been enlisted to help get answers in the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.

(Image credit: Laura Brett)

Graham Platner (PERSON) Senate (ORG) Nolan Wells' (PERSON) Democrat (ORG) U.S. (LOCATION) Ben Crump (PERSON) the July Fourth weekend (EVENT) Nolan (PERSON) Laura Brett (PERSON)
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