# Maine Dems Race to Fill Platner’s Seat | Portland Maine News

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-07-11T16:45:13+00:00
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Maine Democrats are racing against the clock to replace Graham Platner on the November ballot, holding a nominating convention July 25th with a July 20th deadline for candidate signatures—500 total, from 8 counties. The multi-round voting process narrows candidates down to a winner by majority, with a coin flip as a last resort. County committees must also meet strict diversity quotas for delegates, ensuring BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, youth, disability, immigrant, and other underrepresented voices are included. The party’s pushing for speed and fairness, even under pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0399bc7b2d84a6c6

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