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Maine’s Zohran? Veteran and farmer Graham Platner to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

Platner is the latest Democrat to announce his candidacy in the 2026 senate race against the incumbent Collins. Others include Jordan Woods, the former chief of staff to then-Rep. Katie Porter, and David Costello, who ran against Maine Independent Sen. Angus King in 2024.

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Graham Platner, oysterman and harbormaster from rural Maine, enters race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

Graham Platner, a military vet and oysterman from a small town in Maine, will run for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in an effort to oust Republican Susan Collins.

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Democratic Maine oyster farmer to challenge Susan Collins

The 40-year-old veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars joins a growing field of challengers for Collins’ seat as Democrats hope to retake the Senate.

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Maine oyster farmer wants to upend Democratic politics with Senate bid

Graham Platner wants to oust Sen. Susan Collins — and disrupt national Dems’ plans to unite around Gov. Janet Mills.

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Maine Mamdani: So-Called ‘Grassroots’ Oyster Farmer Has Deep Connections To Far-Left

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer running as a Democrat in the Maine Senate primary, is being propped up as a “grassroots” candidate who can win over Trump supporters. His record tells a more ...

In Maine, a Political Novice Makes a Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins

Democrats hope to recruit Governor Janet Mills to challenge the powerful Republican senator, but an oyster farmer with a ...

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