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Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
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Tamara Keith
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Maine Democrats are rushing to select a new Senate nominee after candidate Graham Platner dropped out due to rape allegations. The party must find a replacement by July 27 to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Why it matters
The outcome of this race is critical for the Democratic Party's efforts to regain control of the U.S. Senate.
BRUNSWICK, Maine – On a sunny Sunday, Senate hopeful David Costello worked the sidewalk in downtown Brunswick asking for signatures.
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