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Maine Democrats Race to Replace Collins | Bangor News
Maine Democrats are in a frantic race to replace Senator Susan Collins after her original pick, Graham Platner, was forced out due to serious allegations. With a July 25 convention looming, candidates must gather 500 valid signatures from eight counties—50 per county—by Monday. The field includes seasoned political figures like Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, and Nirav Shah, plus former congressional hopefuls Jordan Wood and Paige Loud, and David Costello, who previously challenged Platner. Also in the mix: Dan Kleban, the co-founder of Maine Beer Company, and six lesser-known contenders…
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