Graham Platner's primary win sets up the general election contest, while allegations emerge linking him to the Socialist Rifle Association.
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Updated Jun 10
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Graham Platner's primary win sets up the general election contest, while allegations emerge linking him to the Socialist Rifle Association.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Graham Platner's primary victory inspired Alex Scheel's bid for office.Sub-event
Primary win sets up general election contest while allegations link Platner to the organization.1 source
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Graham Platner is challenging Susan Collins for Maine's U.S. Senate seat, drawing political attention from Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer.Also in this story
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- Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner as a necessary fighter, amidst the ongoing allegations made by Christine Blasey Ford against Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.
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Graham Platner
American oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate
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Susan Collins
United States Senator from Maine since 1997
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- Graham Platner is set to challenge Collins in the November general election, backed by endorsements from Donald Trump.
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- Graham Platner clinched the Democratic nomination while facing political attacks from Donald Trump, who praised Collins in the Oval Office.