Key Tuesday primaries takeaways: Platner wins, but faces months of more scrutiny
Summary
Democrat Graham Platner won the primary race in Maine to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in November. Meanwhile, in South Carolina, candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump performed strongly in primaries, showing continued influence of his support within the Republican Party.Key Facts
- Graham Platner, a Democrat and military veteran, won the Maine U.S. Senate primary with about 75% of the vote.
- Platner faced recent allegations from former girlfriends about intimidating behavior, which he denied.
- Platner will challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election in November.
- Democrats, including Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, support Platner’s campaign to help win a Senate majority.
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee criticized Platner in ads, calling him scandal-ridden.
- In South Carolina, most candidates endorsed by President Trump won their primaries, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for governor.
- Trump’s support continues to impact Republican primary results, often defeating established incumbents.
- Governor Janet Mills of Maine had suspended her campaign but remained on the ballot, receiving less than 20% of the vote.
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