Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election
Graham Platner is expected to win handily in the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. The focus is shifting to how he might do in Novembe…
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Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His…
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When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond
Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may …
The Likely Platner-Collins Matchup Is Set to Be Hugely Expensive
Both Senate candidates in Maine have been strong fund-raisers, and allied super PACs and dark-money groups are mobilizing for their showdown…