Eight Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner to debate Thursday

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 530

Last Updated: 6 days, 6 hours ago

Eight candidates vying to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate will participate in a televised debate Thursday night.

The 90-minute debate at 7 p.m. on News Center Maine will be the first time the candidates make their pitches statewide since Platner dropped out about a week ago after his support from the party tanked following an accusation of sexual assault, which he has denied.

His exit …

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