Maine Veteran and Oyster Farmer Challenges Senator Collins in Senate Race
TL;DR
Graham Platner, a veteran and oysterman from Maine, has announced his run for U.S. Senate as a Democrat to challenge incumbent Republican Susan Collins, emphasizing issues like the wealth gap, affordable healthcare, and representing working-class interests, with a background in military service and grassroots activism.
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- Graham Platner, oysterman and harbormaster from rural Maine, enters race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins ABC News
- In Maine, a Political Novice Makes a Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins The New York Times
- Veteran who served in Middle Eastern wars launches campaign against Sen. Susan Collins Fox News
- Maine oyster farmer wants to upend Democratic politics with Senate bid Politico
- Iraq and Afghanistan veteran launches Democratic campaign against Sen. Susan Collins in Maine NBC News
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