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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-09T09:02:04.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.nytimes.com",
  "tags": [
    "Maine",
    "South Carolina",
    "Nevada",
    "Platner, Graham",
    "Collins, Susan M",
    "McMaster, Henry",
    "Trump, Donald J",
    "Mills, Janet T (1947- )",
    "Mace, Nancy",
    "Midterm Elections (2026)",
    "Elections, Senate",
    "Elections, House of Representatives",
    "Elections, Governors",
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  "textContent": "Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.",
  "title": "Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries."
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