Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) stated on June 9, 2026, that he believes Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, should win his primary election and then withdraw from the ballot. Gottheimer suggested that this would allow the Democratic Party to replace Platner with a more competitive candidate for the general election against incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer suggests Graham Platner should withdraw from Senate race after primary
Rep. Josh Gottheimer expressed his view that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner should win the Democratic primary and subsequently step aside to enable the party to nominate a stronger candidate for the general election. Platner is anticipated to win the primary.
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House Democrat says he thinks Platner will ‘get off the ballot soon’
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer suggests Graham Platner should withdraw from Senate race after primary
