Graham Platner will 'get off the ballot soon,' Democratic lawmaker predicts

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As Democrats try to win back the Senate in November, their candidate in Maine has admitted to a sexting scandal and is now fighting off allegations from several former girlfriends.

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Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, and more primary races to watch today CBS NewsMaine Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results NBC NewsMaine voters say they want change as they head to polls on Election Day WGMEA first test for Platner and other key races to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Maine and beyond CNNMaine's Senate race and much more.

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Voters in four states are casting their ballots in Tuesday's primaries, but most attention is on Maine's Democratic Senate primary where Graham Platner is favored to win despite a string of controversies.

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Bernie Sanders voices support for Graham Platner: "There are no saints in the U.S.

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A: Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, and more primary races to watch today CBS NewsMaine Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results NBC NewsMaine voters say they want change as they head to polls on Election Day WGMEA first test for Platner and other key races to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Maine and beyond CNNMaine's Senate race and much more.

B: Bernie Sanders voices support for Graham Platner: "There are no saints in the U.S.

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A: Bernie Sanders voices support for Graham Platner: "There are no saints in the U.S.

B: Graham Platner will 'get off the ballot soon,' Democratic lawmaker predicts.

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Summary: A Democratic lawmaker predicts that Graham Platner, a candidate running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine, will be off the ballot soon due to ongoing controversies and scandals. Why It Matters: This prediction highlights the potential impact of Platner's past on the upcoming election and underscores the importance of addressing these issues