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With Platner announcement he's out of Senate race, Maine Democrats weigh what to do now

NPR | By Saige Miller
Published July 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT

Graham Platner built a grassroots movement in Maine. As Maine Democrats weigh what's next now that he's exited the race, winning that support will be key.

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Saige Miller
Saige Miller is an associate producer on NPR's Washington desk, where she primarily focuses on the White House.
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