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NEWS FROM THE STATES: With Control of US Senate in Play, National Dems Rush to Dump Maine’s Platner

July 8, 2026

A host of high-profile Democrats called for Graham Platner, the party’s nominee to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in November’s election, to drop out of the race as they try to strengthen the party’s chances to retake the Senate majority.

Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Rodell Mollineau shared his insights into what the lessons from the 2024 elections can offer Democrats as they look for a potential replacement for Platner in News From The States.