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Posted on June 10, 2026 by dmartignetti

The 2026 Maine primary night saw significant results with Graham Plattner projected as the winner of the Democratic gubernatorial primary, despite only 6% of votes reported. On the Republican side, Bobby Charles led with 44.6% of the votes reported, indicating a commanding lead. The night highlighted the impact of ranked-choice voting, particularly in the Democratic gubernatorial race, where the second-place candidate could emerge victorious.

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