Maine Democrats select delegates as the party begins the abnormal process of replacing Platner

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 18, 2026

Words: 1,049

Last Updated: 1 day ago

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Maine Democrats on Saturday began the unprecedented process to select a new Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.

County Democratic committees met online and in person to select delegates, who will then attend the party’s first-of-its-kind convention in Bangor July 25, to select a Senate candidate to appear on the ballot in November.

“Now, this probably couldn’t happen in most states, but as we know, Maine is not like most states,” said Cumberland County …

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