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As of Saturday morning, BetOnline improved Graham Platner's odds only slightly to beat Collins in the November general election
Speaking to a crowd of hundreds in a costal resort town, with Tuesday’s primary around the corner, the first-time candidate pitched himself as a man with an imperfect past who remains Democrats’ best chance to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November
The saga of Graham Platner continues.
Who knew Maine politics could be this exciting?
Especially when one considers Susan Collins has been the Republican Senator for that state just shy of 30 years now.
The oddsmakers at BetOnline currently see Collins being dethroned, despite all the current controversies surrounding the presumptive Democratic candidate, Graham Platner.
As of Saturday morning, BetOnline improved Platner's odds only slightly to beat Collins in the November general election (from -140 to -165).
Platner defiantly declared during a rally on Friday that voters would stand by him despite a steady drumbeat of reports about his history with women.
Speaking to a crowd of hundreds in a costal resort town, with Tuesday’s primary around the corner, the first-time candidate pitched himself as a man with an imperfect past who remains Democrats’ best chance to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
“When politically motivated, serious and false accusations are made against me, Maine, you have my back,” Platner said. “The state of Maine raised me. And the state of Maine saved me.”
Last weekend, his campaign wrestled with stories about sexually explicit messages that Platner sent to several women while he was married. Then on Thursday, The New York Times reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends. Some viewed him positively but others described him as volatile and insulting.
Maine primaries odds are subject to change and, indeed, have been. Lock in prices (current odds) at BetOnline here.
Graham Platner Margin of Victory - June 9 Primary
Over/Under 50.5%
Will Janet Mills endorse Platner for Senate?
Yes -140
No +100
(Note: Odds imply a 58.3% probability Mills will endorse Platner)
Will Platner be elected to Senate in 2026?
Yes -140
No +100
(Note: Odds imply a 58.3% probability Platner will be elected)
Maine Governor - Democratic Primary
Troy Jackson +105
Nirav Shah +150
Hannah Pingree +350
Shenna Bellows 40/1
Angus King III 40/1
(Note: Odds imply a 48.8% probability Jackson will win primary)
Maine Governor - Republican Primary
Robert Charles -1650
Jonathan Bush +650
Ben Midgley 20/1
(Note: Odds imply a 94.3% probability Charles will win primary)
Maine-02 - Democratic Primary
Joe Baldacci -225
Jordan Wood +225
Matthew Dunlap 8/1
Paige Loud 25/1
(Note: Odds imply a 69.2% probability Baldacci will win primary)
