Maine Democrats Warn Schumer to Stay Out of Senate Race

Maine Democrats are warning top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer to keep away as they replace Graham Platner, with candidates giving his leadership in Washington low marks.

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Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race

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Maine Democrats now have a process for choosing a replacement for Senate candidate Graham Platner. But voters are still reeling from his fall.

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NYT Published 13 July 2026

Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race

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Maine Democrats scramble to select replacement for Platner in Senate race

Maine Democrats now have a process for choosing a replacement for Senate candidate Graham Platner. But voters are still reeling from his fall.

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