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Democrats Scramble for a Maine Nominee as Platner's Exit Reshuffles the Senate Map
Graham Platner has formally filed paperwork to withdraw from Maine's Senate race, confirming what our earlier coverage flagged as likely. Democrats now have to pick a fresh challenger to Susan Collins fast — and the outcome matters well beyond Maine, since the Senate's margin shapes votes on Ukraine funding, NATO commitments and sanctions policy.