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Political Campaigns in Flux

Updated 2026-07-09 12:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Democrats are searching for a new candidate after Graham Platner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine. Meanwhile, UK Labour leadership nominations have begun with Andy Burnham as the frontrunner.

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NPR

Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign

Democrats are searching for a new path forward in Maine after Graham Platner announced he was suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate.

2026-07-09 08:58 UTC

Al Jazeera

UK Labour leadership nominations begin: Who’s running and how it works

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the frontrunner. If no rival emerges, he could become PM this month.

2026-07-09 11:38 UTC