About this episode
The episode covers primary day in several states, focusing on the implications of Graham Platner's candidacy in Maine.
It's primary day in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada and South Carolina, where voters are casting ballots in a series of key Senate, House and governor's races. For Democrats, it's all about the Pine Tree State, where it isn't so much about picking a nominee, but testing the one that they're pretty sure they already have. Maine voters will deliver the first real evidence of whether Graham Platner's latest controversies have diminished his support, and nothing less than the future of the Senate may be riding on his candidacy. CNN's Arlette Saenz kicks off our coverage at a polling station in Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Arlette Saenz
Topics covered
- primary elections
- Senate races
- House races
- governor races
- voter turnout
- political controversies
Keywords
- primary day
- Maine
- Graham Platner
- Senate
- House
- governor races
- voter turnout
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Organizations: CNN
Places: Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, South Carolina, Portland
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