Platner's Maine Victory Tests Collins as Trump Tightens GOP Grip
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Democrats rally behind Graham Platner after Maine’s primary victory, setting up a tough general against Sen. Susan Collins, as Trump’s grip on the GOP shows in SC and other races across Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina. Nevada nominates Aaron Ford for governor and boosts Trump-aligned contenders in Congress; Lindsey Graham wins renomination in South Carolina while Trump’s preferred Pamela Evette falls short of a majority and heads to a runoff; Nancy Mace’s Epstein-file stance drew Trump criticism; Maine’s governor’s race will move to ranked-choice voting, signaling ongoing complexity in the midterm map.
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- Tuesday’s takeaways: Platner’s big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump’s support gets mixed results Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- June 9, 2026 – Maine, South Carolina primary election, Graham Platner will win race, CNN projects CNN
- Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us' Fox News
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