POLITICSJun 5 · 21:30 UTCPOLITICO RSSBy Andrew Howard, Jessica Piper, William Steakin and Lisa Kashinsky

‘This just isn’t good’: Democrats hold their breath on Platner

Maine Democrats are divided over oyster farmer Graham Platner's Senate candidacy amid recent allegations against him. Some hope Governor Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign but remains on the ballot, might win the primary, while others seek Platner's withdrawal to allow a replacement. Platner denies accusations and continues campaigning.

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