Episode

Maine Votes as Graham Platner’s Past Poses New Conundrums

Podcast: The Daily
Published: Jun 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 2267
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Summary

On Tuesday, Maine will vote in a high-stakes primary contest for a Senate seat that Democrats think they can win back from Republicans for the first time in decades. Democrats are pinning their hopes on Graham Platner, a progressive who has faced a string of scandals. Today, Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck discuss what this race means for Maine and for the prospects of the Democratic Party.