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# “Hobbled Out of the Gate”: Platner Allegations Set Off Scramble to Find a New Maine Senate Nominee

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://theintercept.com/2026/07/08/graham-platner-maine-democrats-senate-replacement/  

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## Overview

Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned. The post “Hobbled Out of the Gate”: Platner Allegations Set Off Scramble to Find a New Maine Senate Nominee appeared first on The Intercept.

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