Maine Democrats scramble to replace Graham Platner, meet July 27 deadline
Several candidates are circling as the party plans a nominating convention before the July 27 successor cutoff.

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Several candidates are circling as the party plans a nominating convention before the July 27 successor cutoff.
The GOP-held Senate seat may be reachable, but Democrats now have to replace Platner fast, credibly, and politically.
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