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Is he Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump? Protest vote complicates Graham Platner’s victory
Graham Platner, a marine veteran and oyster farmer, became the Maine Democrats' nominee for the US Senate against Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Stephen King endorsed Platner, and over 100,000 Democrats in Maine supported his candidacy.
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- Defying Trump ended some Republicans’ careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
- Platner holds 9-point lead over Collins in new poll
- Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins