Susan Collins and Graham Platner set up blockbuster Maine Senate showdown

Democrat Graham Platner and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) are headed toward what is expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate races of 2026 after both candidates secured their respective nominations Tuesday night. Platner advanced in the Democratic primary with 74.7% of the vote and 10% of ballots counted, according to the Associated Press as of 9:23 p.m. Tuesday night. Read more here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ne... Check out our website: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ #washingtonexaminer #grahamplatner #susancollins #maine #congress #senate