Platner's collapsing campaign in Maine adds new midterm pressures for Democrats nationwide
8 July 2026 at 00:57
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.
In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

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