Platner wins Maine primary as Trump picks sweep SC races
Maine Democrats overwhelmingly chose Graham Platner to face Senator Susan Collins despite recent controversies surrounding his past conduct. Meanwhile, President Trump successfully backed Pamela Evette in South Carolina and Marty ODonnell in Nevada as Republicans aim to expand their congressional influence.
Maine's Graham Platner won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, securing 72% of the vote to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. The victory follows a strategic push to flip a seat that Democrats view as essential for reclaiming the United States Senate majority. This win consolidates the party's support behind a former Marine despite recent reports regarding his personal history and past conduct.
### Platner Secures Maine Nomination Platner, a 41-year-old former Marine, defeated Governor Janet Mills, who had suspended her campaign in May but remained on the ballot. With 86% of the vote counted on Tuesday evening, Platner led the race 72%-20% over Mills. Platner built his platform on economic populism, appealing to a broad coalition of moderate and progressive voters.
