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Rolling the dice on Graham Platner

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall on June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. | Laura Brett/Getty Images Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine means Democrats officially have their candidate in a race that is pivotal for their hopes of retaking the Senate. But Platner isn’t a typical Democratic nominee. For reasons both personal and political, his candidacy has captivated national attention and become arguably the most-covered race happening this year. That’s because Graham Platner is many things, and many people beyond just Maine have strong...