Graham Platner wins Maine primary, Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years for murder of Austin Metcalf
Graham Platner has won the Maine primary despite being involved in several scandals, and will now face Senator Susan Collins in the general election. Meanwhile, Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf. The outcomes of these events are expected to have significant impacts on their respective communities and the upcoming elections.
- ▪Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for Senate
- ▪Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf
- ▪Steve Hilton advanced to California's gubernatorial general election
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Graham Platner wins Maine primary, Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years for murder of Austin Metcalf June 10, 2026 | 8:38am Despite a string of scandals, controversial Maine Democrat Graham Platner secured his party’s Senate nomination and now heads into a high-stakes showdown with longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins. Out west, Republicans scored a notable victory as former Fox News host Steve Hilton advanced to California’s gubernatorial general election. Meanwhile, Texas teen Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of high school football star Austin Metcalf. More Share this on: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
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