Controversial Graham Platner overcomes allegations to seal Maine Democratic nomination for Senate race – US politics live

Controversial Platner overcomes allegations to seal Democratic nomination for Senate race Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for Senate and called for supporters to “believe people can change” amid his controversial candidacy. The Marine veteran won 72% of the vote, defeating the state governor, Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign in April but remained on the ballot, and third-placed David Costello, based on early results reported …