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Senate races determine legislative control that shapes tax, spending, and regulatory outcomes affecting American households and businesses.
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A Democratic candidate secured the nomination to oppose Senator Susan Collins. The primary occurred amid a busy night of contests. The nominee enters the race with some prior controversies noted in r…
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner accepted substantial donations from lobbyists and executives at firms he publicly criticizes.
Maine's leading Democratic Senate candidate is under scrutiny after explicit messages were reported. The Wall Street Journal published the details. The episode may affect party support ahead of the g…
A co-host on The View described a Maine Senate candidate using strong negative terms yet indicated continued support for his candidacy.
The wife of presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner told his campaign that no marriage is perfect after reports of explicit messages sent to several individuals.
A Democratic Senate candidate in Maine has accumulated numerous reported controversies. Coverage highlights ongoing scrutiny from media outlets.
Newly revealed explicit text messages have created fresh controversy for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner.
Graham Platner leads the Maine Democratic Senate primary but now faces leaked personal allegations from within his party.
A veteran criticized Graham Platner after the Maine Democratic Senate candidate made remarks questioning the veteran's right to live. Platner has received backing from Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
The wife of a Democratic Senate candidate confirmed to the campaign that explicit messages had been sent.
The wife of a Maine Senate candidate released sexually explicit texts involving her husband. She stated the release aimed to avoid later campaign disruption. The story remains local at this stage.
Reports indicated that personal texts from a Maine Senate candidate were flagged by his spouse at the start of the campaign.
Maine's senior senator Susan Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee as the last New England Republican in Congress. Speculation about her potential defeat raises questions about state fun…
