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That he will be a drag on the ticket in Maine.
Key facts
- This new headache comes as Democratic leaders were already grappling with the never-ending firestorm around Senate nominee Graham Platner
- Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, a progressive, defeated centrist state Sen
- A senior House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid analysis on the race, told Axios the seat is "probably lost
- House Democrats' campaign arm and main super PAC are stopping short of saying they will go all-in to hold onto Maine's lone swing district after failing to get their preferred nominee
Summary
House Democrats' campaign arm and main super PAC are stopping short of saying they will go all-in to hold onto Maine's lone swing district after failing to get their preferred nominee. This new headache comes as Democratic leaders were already grappling with the never-ending firestorm around Senate nominee Graham Platner. Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, a progressive, defeated centrist state Sen. Dunlap's victory came despite the DCCC adding Baldacci to its coveted "Red to Blue" list and spending $7,500 on a joint ad buy with him. It's the second time this month a DCCC-backed candidate has lost their primary after progressive Randy Villegas defeated centrist Jasmeet Bains in California.