Maine Democrat Valli Geiger Considers Senate Run Amid Platner Controversy
State Rep. Valli Geiger says Senate candidate Graham Platner encouraged her to consider replacing him if he withdraws, though he has not formally dropped out.
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State Rep. Valli Geiger says Senate candidate Graham Platner encouraged her to consider replacing him if he withdraws, though he has not formally dropped out.
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