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Maine Senate Race Shaken by Allegations | Bangor News
Maine’s Democratic Senate race just exploded after nominee Graham Platner faced explosive sexual assault allegations, forcing a scramble for a new candidate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. State Rep. Valli Geiger and Maine Beer Co. co-founder Dan Kleban have stepped forward — with Geiger saying Platner himself suggested her name — as two of the frontrunners. Kleban, who previously ran, is rallying support from Mainers, while Geiger vows to protect progressive values and ensure a fair nomination process. Other top Democrats, including Troy Jackson and Shenna Bellows, are also…
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