Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us'
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The primary elections in Maine and South Carolina have concluded, with Graham Platner winning the Democratic nomination in Maine and Lindsey Graham winning the Senate GOP primary in South Carolina. Platner will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key race that could determine Senate control. The results of the primaries have been seen as a victory for the progressive left and Donald Trump, with Platner's win being backed by progressive champions and Trump's endorsed candidate finishing on top in the Republican gubernatorial primary in South Carolina.
- ▪Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine and will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
- ▪Lindsey Graham won a majority of the vote in the Senate GOP primary in South Carolina and will avoid a runoff election.
- ▪The primary elections in Maine and South Carolina were seen as crucial in determining Senate control in the midterm elections.
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Lindsey Graham Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us' The scandal-plagued combat vet will now face GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could determine Senate control By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 10, 2026 4:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine, AP projects Graham Platner speaks after winning Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary at an election night party. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BLUE HILL, Maine - Graham Platner, the progressive left, and Donald Trump appear to be the big winners in Tuesday's high-profile primaries in Maine and South Carolina.
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