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U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, withstanding a withering blitz of unflattering revelations and ongoing attempts by Republicans and some Democratic operatives to weaken his candidacy.
A combat veteran and oyster farmer, Platner clinched the nomination at 9:25 p.m. with just 8% of precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press.
His victory earns him the right to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins this November in a closely watched contest that could determine control of the U.S. Senate during President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
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