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Platner pulls out of all primary debates after Mills exits Maine Senate race
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Platner pulls out of all primary debates after Mills exits Maine Senate race

The Hill · May 1, 2026, 6:09 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is pulling out of upcoming Democratic primary debates after Gov. Janet Mills (D), his main party rival for the seat held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, suspended her bid this week. Platner, a progressive political outsider and oyster farmer, had been expected

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