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  1. In the Maine Senate race, the incumbent was challenged by a challenger, requiring party leaders to select a replacement.
  2. Platner's withdrawal from the race against Susan Collins is now leading to discussions about potential replacements, including Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah.
  3. Shenna Bellows and Troy Jackson are leading the process to replace Graham Platner as a candidate challenging Susan Collins.
  4. Graham Platner and Susan Collins are both running in the Maine Senate race.

Graham Platner contested the Senate seat against Susan Collins, while Patrick Dempsey is being discussed as a wild card candidate.

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Graham Platner contested the Senate seat against Susan Collins, while Patrick Dempsey is being discussed as a wild card candidate.

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  1. Patrick Dempsey considered running against Graham Platner for the Senate seat on January 1, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Dempsey considered replacing Platner in the Senate race.1 source
  3. Patrick Dempsey is discussed as a wild card candidate in the Maine Senate race.1 source

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