As Maine Democrats prepare to replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee, eight candidates pitched themselves as best prepared to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins over two hours of debates Thursday night.

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…

The candidates were selected by News Center Maine for invitations based on the 20% of the vote they received in their primary bids.