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Maine Democrats Pick Senate Challenger | Bangor News
Maine Democrats are locked in a high-stakes race to replace Graham Platner on the Senate ballot, with a delegate-driven convention featuring elimination rounds and strict voter eligibility rules. Big counties like Cumberland and York dominate delegate counts, while smaller ones get sidelined. Candidates must file by July 15th and survive a tournament-style vote—losing five in the first round, then one per round until someone hits 50%. Ballots stay secret, even though vote totals are public, and only registered Democrats can participate—no independents or same-day registration allowed. It’s a…
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