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Platner seeks Democratic nomination for US Senate to set up critical Maine race with Collins
Platner’s campaign has been rocked by reports of offensive posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo and allegations from former partners, while he remains the frontrunner.
- On Tuesday, Maine voters are casting ballots in primary elections to select a Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in one of the nation's most critical Senate races.
- Platner's candidacy has faced scrutiny following reports of past offensive online comments, a Nazi-symbol tattoo, and sexually explicit text messages sent while married, as well as alleged abusive behavior toward former girlfriends which his campaign has disputed.
- While Democrats view the race as a critical opportunity to unseat Collins, Platner's controversies have caused internal anxiety, especially after Democratic Governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign in April.
- The election employs ranked choice voting, requiring winners to exceed 50% of the popular vote; if no candidate secures a majority, officials eliminate the bottom finisher and redistribute voters' second choices.
- Beyond the Senate race, voters are selecting nominees for governor and the 2nd Congressional District, where Republicans hope to reclaim the seat President Donald Trump won in 2024 as former Governor Paul LePage runs unopposed.
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The battle for control of the United States Senate begins in Maine. If the Democrats want to take the upper house from the Republicans after the elections on November 3, they cannot lose in this northeastern state, famous for its lobster production and for having given the world the writer Stephen King. Here, Republican Susan Collins, who is sometimes critical of President Donald Trump, is running for re-election, and whom the polls place in a s…
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