Platner turmoil in Maine could push donors to other high-stakes Senate contests

Maine Senate Seat Shifts into Chaos as Key Democrat Exits the Race. A significant blow has been dealt to Democratic hopes of capturing control of the US Senate this fall, as prominent donor Graham Platner has announced his departure from the Maine Senate race. The move has sent shockwaves through the party, as they scramble to find a new candidate to take on the Republican-held seat. With Platner's exit, Democrats will now focus their attention on other high-stakes Senate races, including Texas, Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, and Alaska, in a bid to flip key Republican seats and take control of the upper chamber.

Democratic donors could set their sights on other high-stakes Senate races as Graham Platner's exit in Maine complicates the party's push for control of the upper chamber this fall. Democrats are seeking to flip Republican-held seats in Texas, Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina and Alaska. Blue-leaning Maine remains a top target, but the scramble to select...