Politics
Maine Governor Race Heats Up Amid Political Turmoil
Politico and The Hill reported on the political landscape in Maine, where Nirav Shah is entering the race to replace Graham Platner after his exit. Meanwhile, Democrats are scrambling to find a Senate nominee following Platner's controversial departure.
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Politico
He is best known for leading Maine through the pandemic.
2026-07-09 12:11 UTC
The Hill
Democrats are trying to pick up the pieces after Graham Platner, the scandal-plagued progressive political newcomer, dropped out of the race to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after controversies overwhelmed his campaign. That means Maine Democrats don’t have a Senate nominee in the competitiv
2026-07-09 12:00 UTC