All the candidates lost or withdrew from Democratic Senate, gubernatorial or congressional primaries this year. Another ran against Sen. Susan Collins in 2014 and lost by 37 points.From left, Maine Democratic Senate candidates Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah.Bloomberg via Getty Images, AP, ZUMA Press Wire via ReutersJuly 14, 2026, 5:06 AM EDTThe Democrats seeking to take Graham Platner’s place as the party’s Senate nominee in Maine share something in common: They all made unsuccessful bids for higher office this year.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
The (election) losers fighting to replace Graham Platner in Maine
All the candidates lost or withdrew from Democratic Senate, gubernatorial or congressional primaries this year. Another ran against Sen. Susan Collins in 2014 and lost by 37 points.
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