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SouthBayDem

(33,429 posts)
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 10:57 PM Jun 9

Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in November

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Source: Maine Public Radio

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, withstanding a withering blitz of unflattering revelations and ongoing attempts by Republicans and some Democratic operatives to weaken his candidacy.

A combat veteran and oyster farmer, Platner clinched the nomination at 9:25 p.m. with just 8% of precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press.

His victory earns him the right to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins this November in a closely watched contest that could determine control of the U.S. Senate during President Donald Trump's final two years in office.

"We will take back this Senate seat and when we do we will take back our power," he said shortly after the race was called.

Read more: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-06-09/graham-platner-wins-democratic-nomination-to-challenge-susan-collins-in-november

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Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in November (Original Post) SouthBayDem Jun 9 OP
In retrospect, the eleventh hour attempt to sink his candidacy looks even more ridiculous Prairie Gates Jun 9 #1
That's over please, full speed ahead, blue wave coming!!! questionseverything Jun 9 #4
Same weasels also tried/still trying to sink Mamdani with manufactured bs SunImp Jun 9 #7
The Venn diagram is a perfect circle Prairie Gates Jun 9 #8
Good luck to Graham Platner! Come on Maine Democrats, let's show Susan Collins the door ... FakeNoose Jun 9 #2
Congrats to him. ICYMI... littlemissmartypants Jun 9 #3
AP had called it now SouthBayDem Jun 9 #6
Post removed Post removed Jun 9 #5
He's our boy in Maine now! So I fully expect any "third column" comments against him on this site Jack Valentino Jun 9 #9
I have a tiny little suggestion. SalamanderSleeps Jun 9 #10
Locking. Lasher Wednesday #11

Prairie Gates

(8,609 posts)
1. In retrospect, the eleventh hour attempt to sink his candidacy looks even more ridiculous
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:00 PM
Jun 9

questionseverything

(12,187 posts)
4. That's over please, full speed ahead, blue wave coming!!!
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:14 PM
Jun 9

SunImp

(2,740 posts)
7. Same weasels also tried/still trying to sink Mamdani with manufactured bs
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:23 PM
Jun 9

Prairie Gates

(8,609 posts)
8. The Venn diagram is a perfect circle
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:31 PM
Jun 9


And we know they didn't stop after Mamdani got the nomination. Appears the same will happen here, unfortunately.

Don't attack Dems, but only certain approved Dems, ahem. Otherwise, it's scour the Internet for negative stories - no source too local, or too dubious.

FakeNoose

(42,851 posts)
2. Good luck to Graham Platner! Come on Maine Democrats, let's show Susan Collins the door ...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:01 PM
Jun 9

It's time to get behind Platner, and Get Out The Vote!

littlemissmartypants

(35,271 posts)
3. Congrats to him. ICYMI...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:14 PM
Jun 9
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Response to SouthBayDem (Original post)

Jack Valentino

(5,344 posts)
9. He's our boy in Maine now! So I fully expect any "third column" comments against him on this site
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:48 PM
Jun 9

will now END....

SalamanderSleeps

(1,062 posts)
10. I have a tiny little suggestion.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 11:49 PM
Jun 9

There should be ticker on Platner's site that is updated asap that reflects how much, and where from, Sen. "I'm very concerned" Collins advertising money is coming from.

Lasher

(29,704 posts)
11. Locking.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 12:24 AM
Wednesday

LBN election results must be linked to an AP article.

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