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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.

In the Maine Senate race, the incumbent was challenged by a challenger, requiring party leaders to select a replacement.

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In the Maine Senate race, the incumbent was challenged by a challenger, requiring party leaders to select a replacement.

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Graham PlatnerSusan CollinsMaine Democratic Party

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  1. Following Graham Platner's withdrawal, the political fallout has led to a Senate showdown involving his replacement, Susan Collins, and Donald Trump's political status.Sub-event
  2. The Maine Democratic Party is managing the replacement process for the suspended candidate in the Senate race.Sub-event
  3. Susan Collins withdrew her candidacy for the U.S. Senate office on July 10.Sub-event
  4. Platner's withdrawal from the race against Susan Collins is now leading to discussions about potential replacements, including Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah.Sub-event
  5. Procedural changes in the Maine Senate race following an incumbent challenge.1 source

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Graham Platner and Susan Collins are both running in the Maine Senate race.

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  • wmtw.comMaine Democrats are meeting to pick a new Senate nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins
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  • nhpr.org