With Graham Platner's exit from Senate race looming, Democrats line up to replace him
Democrats in Maine are already competing to get their name on the ballot and take on incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.
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"our number one priority must be defeating Susan Collins"
— Nirav Shah , Academic
Key People
Dan Kleban is the founder of the Maine Beer Company and a candidate for the Senate from Maine.
Senate candidate and oyster farmer who won the Democratic primary in Maine.
Governor of Maine who dropped out of the Senate race.
Nirav Shah is a public health expert and a candidate for the Senate from Maine.
Patrick Dempsey is an actor and co-star of Grey's Anatomy with Eric Dane.
Shenna Bellows is the Maine Secretary of State and is running for the Senate seat.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
Troy Jackson is a former state senator from Maine who is running for the Senate seat.
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Democrats in Maine are already competing to get their name on the ballot and take on incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.
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