GRAHAM PLATNER: 'SUSPENDING CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS'
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U.S. Senate candidates must win statewide — the largest U.S. electorate.
Unlike House races, which cover a single district, Senate candidates must appeal to an entire state's voters. Graham Platner is running in one of these statewide contests, shaping his perspective on national issues.
This storyWhat most doomed the Platner Senate campaign?
Maine's State Senate has only 35 members — one of the smallest in the U.S.!
With just 35 seats, each Maine Senate race carries enormous weight — a single suspended campaign can shift the balance of power. Learn more at Wikipedia
Candidates can remain on ballots even after suspending campaigns.
In most U.S. states, including Maine, there is no mechanism to remove a candidate's name from a printed ballot once the filing deadline has passed — meaning suspended candidates can still receive votes on Election Day.
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