ICE involved in another fatal shooting The Biddeford shooting comes just a week after a Texas man was killed by ICE officers Salon · Jul 13
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, involved ICE, state House speaker says The speaker of the Maine House says someone was killed in a shooting in the city of Biddeford involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, though few details are available The Independent UK · Jul 13
Biddeford, Maine Shooting: One Person Dead After Reported ICE-Involved Incident, Investigation Begins A fatal shooting involving ICE in Biddeford, Maine, has prompted a major law enforcement response and calls for answers from local officials and community groups. International Business Times UK · Jul 13
New ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine Leaves One Dead Days After Fatal Houston Incident A person was killed Monday morning in an incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine, marking the second fatal shooting linked to the federal agency in less than a week. Authorities have released few details, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Latin Times · Jul 13
ICE agents kill man in Maine as senator says victim not target of arrest Killing of man – identified by rights groups as 26-year-old Colombian – comes days after man killed by ICE in Texas The Guardian - US · Jul 13
ICE fatally shot dad in front of his 3-year-old daughter still in her pajamas, witness reveals Bullet holes seen in car windshield in second deadly shooting involving federal immigration agents within one week The Independent UK · Jul 13
Graham Platner was an unforced error – the left has lessons to learn Many imagined his buff, gruff and tattooed traits would help him connect with working-class men. But this logic was flawed The Guardian - US · Jul 13
Platner was "electable" until he wasn't Graham Platner's implosion shows difference between masculinity and electability Salon · Jul 13
As Democrats pick up the pieces after Graham Platner, many wonder: how did this happen? The former US Senate candidate’s spectacular fall has upended the Maine Senate race and left voters fuming at the party The Guardian - US · Jul 11
Graham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assault The Guardian - US · Jul 10
Graham Platner officially drops from Maine Senate race after sex assault claim, setting off mad dash for Democrats ANALYSIS: Democrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes. But it’s far from a slam dunk The Independent UK · Jul 10
Platner exposes ugly truth of elections Both major parties are susceptible to being hijacked by insurgents Salon · Jul 10
Race for Platner alternative takes shape Maine Democrats have begun laying out the process for replacing Graham Platner as the party’s Senate nominee, as candidates race to assemble campaigns for a weekslong sprint to set up a marquee Senate matchup. Platner posted a letter declaring his withdrawal of candidacy to social media on Friday afternoon, making… Roll Call · Jul 10
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Maine Democrats are in full scramble after Graham Platner’s dramatic exit from Senate race Democrats in Maine are in a frantic search for a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced his intention to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation.
The Guardian - US · Jul 10 Graham Platner is out. Troy Jackson should replace him Democrats need a candidate who can speak to working-class, inland and rural Mainers. A logger from the North Woods seems like the obvious choice
The Guardian - US · Jul 10 It’s not me, it’s them: Platner goes down snarling with graceless exit video The populist Democrat nominee for Senate in Maine bowed to the inevitable but turned his farewell into a pity party
Ballotpedia · Jul 9 Former Senate and gubernatorial candidates are among the candidates running to replace Graham Platner (D) as the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine Graham Platner (D), candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, withdrew his candidacy on July 8, 2026. In a video statement on X, Platner said, “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason, we are suspending campaign operations.”
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Nirav Shah throws his hat in US Senate race from Maine Epidemiologist Nirav Shah has entered the Maine US Senate race. He replaces Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations. Shah previously ran for Maine governor and served in federal health roles. He advocates for Medicare for All and challenging the established political system. Shah aims to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Susan…
The Guardian - US · Jul 9 Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’ Platner’s former backers are seeking ‘real progressive’ to prevent nomination going to establishment Democrat
Salon · Jul 9 The working-class Dems beyond Platner Working-class candidates like Minnesota's Kaela Berg and Montana's Sam Forstag are focusing on blue-collar issues
The Times of India · Jul 9 Dems lose Maine attraction; scandal scarred candidate quits Senate race The TOI correspondent from Washington: The abrupt collapse of Democrat Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has thrown one of America's most closely watched midterm contests into turmoil and revived a recurring question in US politics: how much do allegations of sexual misconduct still matter to voters?
Roll Call · Jul 9 At the Races: As Maine goes … Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Who Is Valli Geiger? Former Mayor Tapped as Potential Replacement for Embattled Senate Candidate Platner Valli Geiger gains attention in Maine's Senate race after Graham Platner suspends his campaign. Her political and healthcare experience positions her as a strong contender among Democrats.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Graham Platner Halts Maine Senate Bid, Claims Ouster by 'Those With Power' Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Graham Platner has suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations, citing the need to protect the political movement he represents. The allegations remain unproven in court.