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Maine Senate Race: Progressive Groups Scramble for New Candidate After Platner's Exit

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Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations.
Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed party process.

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Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed party process.

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