Platner wins Maine primary, setting up face-off with longtime Senator Collins
Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
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Notable Quotes
"If you believe, as I do, that we can change our politics and our country, then you must also believe that people can change."
— Graham Platner , Politician
"I am grateful this was a decisive win. It's the most challenged I've ever been in terms of money, and the most challenged I've ever been in terms of the garbage thrown at me."
— Lindsey Graham , Politician
"Tonight, my fellow Nevadans, tonight is the beginning of the end of this failed Lombardo-Trump economy."
— Aaron Ford , Politician
"This is all about strengthening the working class."
— Aaron Ford , Politician
"We’re going to win on Tuesday and we’re going to win in November and we’re going to take power back for the people in this country."
— Graham Platner , Politician
"What has blown my mind is that everybody knows what’s going on."
— Graham Platner , Politician
"If you believe, as I do, that we can change our politics and our country then you must also believe that people can change."
— Graham Platner , Politician
"The truth is, Susan Collins doesn’t serve us. She serves Donald Trump."
— Graham Platner , Politician
"Gossip is not what this is. This is marriage."
— Amy Gertner , Other
"This is because of you."
— Graham Platner , Politician
"His private life has been 'weaponized.'"
— Graham Platner , Politician
Key People
Ford is the Nevada Attorney General and the Democratic nominee for governor of Nevada.
Amy Gertner is the wife of Graham Platner, who played a pivotal role in his rehabilitation efforts.
Independent Senator who endorsed Graham Platner.
Former government official and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Senate candidate and oyster farmer who won the Democratic primary in Maine.
Governor of Maine who dropped out of the Senate race.
Lombardo is the Republican Governor of Nevada facing Aaron Ford in the election.
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
Lyndsey Fifield is a Republican operative and former girlfriend of Graham Platner.
Former Congresswoman from Georgia who supported Mark Lynch's campaign.
Businessman who ran a challenging campaign against Lindsey Graham.
Republican candidate in the California governor's race.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
Benitez-Thompson is a former Assembly leader running in Nevada's 2nd District.
A veteran Democratic politician and current California Attorney General.
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Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
Graham Platner, a Marine combat veteran with a controversial background, has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate race in Maine, setting up a high-stakes general election against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Graham Platner has clinched the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate race in Maine, setting up a high-stakes general election battle against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
Democrat Graham Platner has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine, setting up a critical general election challenge against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Graham Platner drew an enthusiastic crowd at a Portland, Maine town hall on Sunday as he attempts to stabilize his Senate campaign amid recent controversies.
Democrat Graham Platner and GOP Sen. Susan Collins will face off in November, after Platner won his primary on Tuesday night, CBS News projects.
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, a Marine veteran, oyster farmer and progressive activist, has scaled a mountain of personal controversies to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine.
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner, whose insurgent U.S. Senate campaign has weathered scandals and ended Gov. Janet Mills’ political career, will face Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in November after winning his Tuesday primary.
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