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As Maine Goes
We began this episode with Graham Platner’s announcement on Wednesday that he will step down as the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine.
Our theme music this week is Born Again, written and sung by Jelly Roll, copyrighted music licensed from Lickd.
Former president of the Maine Senate Troy Jackson and Senate primary candidate Graham Platner at a Portland Hearts of Pine match on September 27, 2025. Jackson is now a candidate to replace Platner on the ballot. Photo credit: MAINEiac4434/Wikimedia Commons
In the news:
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