Live updates: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at a campaign event Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bar Harbor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
What to know: Maine: Republican Sen. Susan Collins is unopposed for renomination to a sixth term. The leading contender for the Democratic nomination, Graham Platner, has faced recent allegations that he sent sexually explicit text messages to several women while married. Former Gov. Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign, and one other Democrat are on the primary ballot. There’s also a crowded field to replace Mills as governor.Nevada: Gov. Joe Lombardo faces six Republican challengers, while six Democrats will compete for the nomination to reclaim the seat in November. The winner of the governor’s mansion could play a pivotal role in the 2028 presidential campaign.North Dakota: Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, the state’s lone U.S. House member, faces former foreign service officer Alex Balazsas, who also ran against her in the 2024 primary. Candidates for most state offices are running unopposed.South Carolina: Five Republicans and three Democrats are lined up to succeed Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. President Donald Trump has endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
