Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., walks across a street to a television studio for a debate with four other Republicans competing in a special Senate primary to replace her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voter Ian Anderson couldn't have been happier to cast his ballot Tuesday for democratic socialist Francesca Hon…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, right, talks as David Crowley listens during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
From left, Democratic gubernatorial candidates Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong and Kelda Roys attend a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
U.S. Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed, left, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised debate, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Southfield, Mich. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP, Pool)
FILE - Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., debates with his Republican opponents in the 2026 AZ Clean Elections governor primary debate, June 17, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Diannie Chavez/The Arizona Republic via AP, Pool, File)
Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot for U.S. Senate are scrambling to woo his supporters. Those Democrats also are trying to turn focus away from Platner to the November election against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner dropped out of the race after an accusation of sexual assault, which he denies. Platner's replacement will be chosen at a Maine Democratic Party convention on July 25. The process to pick a new nominee is unprecedented, with less than three weeks to organize. Candidates must gather 500 signatures to qualify for the convention vote of 601 delegates. The recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting in Maine has also become a key issue.
U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson takes part in a debate at the WCSH-6 television studio, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
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