3 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

3 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
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June 10, 2026

Graham Platner has survived a series of scandals and will now face Senator Susan Collins, a battle-tested incumbent.

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Here are three takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries.

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