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The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries
Graham Platner, a combat veteran and oyster farmer, won the Democratic Senate primary in Maine with over 70% of the vote after his opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, suspended her campaign. The article highlights his message of redemption and progressive economic agenda resonating with voters, while also discussing conservative conspiracy theories about voter suppression and the role of prediction markets in shaping political narratives.
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