Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary voters’ support — effectively ending any question about whether Maine Democrats wanted him to be their standard-bearer against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s marquee races in November.

Some voters say there's been too much focus on Platner's personal life.

Maine’s Republican-held Senate seat is one of three Senate contests rated as toss-ups this year.

Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year.

Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year

Primary voters in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota head to the polls to choose nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor in state races.

Neither Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins nor Democratic challenger Graham Platner faces serious opposition for their party's nomination

The Maine primary will be held on June 9, 2026. Voters will cast their ballots in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor’s races.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

As voters head to the polls in Maine, some are worried about Senate candidate Graham Platner’s scandals. Others dismiss them as establishment meddling.

Controversies about his past dogged the Democrat on the eve of the primary. But he still has a great chance of defeating Susan Collins.

Maine reporter Billy Kobin says the Maine election will be a test of whether Maine voters want the low-key politics of Susan Collins or the anti-billionaire fervor of Graham…

Platner and Collins handily won their party nominations in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a marquee race with unique dynamics and major implications for control of the Senate.

The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.

Platner still faces questions about his ability to win in November.

It’s official: the Democrats are heading to the midterms with an oysterman from Maine.

Platner advanced in the Democratic primary with 74.7% of the vote and 10% of ballots counted, according to the Associated Press.

Graham Platner’s fiery candidacy may fit the moment, but his baggage could sink Democrats' chances of taking back the Senate.

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Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest