Maine Democrats Call On Platner to Step Aside

[demmiblue]

https://politicalwire.com/2026/07/06/maine-democrats-call-on-platner-to-step-aside/

[msongs]

1. looks like 6 more years of collins

[2naSalit]

2. Oh ye of little faith...

[msongs]

5. who is on the ballot to oppose her if the dem party nominee quits? write in campaign?

[2naSalit]

6. In a ranked choice voting scenario...

It would appear that the person who was the next highest rank on the ballot would become the candidate. That would be either Gov. Mills or Mr. Costello, can't recall his title at the moment.

I think Mills came in second behind platner so, I hope, it will be Mills, whom I voted for in the primary as my first choice.

[eShirl]

7. yes, Janet Mills did come in 2nd and David Costello 3rd

https://apps.npr.org/primary-election-results-2026/states/ME.html

[2naSalit]

8. Thanks...

I forgot and had too many things going on to look it up.

David Costello, I forgot his first name too!

What a mess this whole thing has turned out to be, though I kind of expected it months ago. I'm glad there is time to reset with another candidate. Not the greatest situation but all is not lost yet.

[ImNotGod]

3. Sadly, being the only party that actually does the right thing doesn't equate to more votes in very sick USA. nt

[Torchlight]

4. My fortune cookie only read, "you'll find happiness."

I think your sugary wafers take themsevles more seriously than a cookie ought to.