Voter Guide: Senate District 17

Fayette, Greene, Leeds, Lisbon, Litchfield, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Sabattus, Turner, Wales

Democrats

Republicans

Unenrolled

Graham Platner arrives at a press conference.

Democrats’ Graham Platner headache isn’t going away

byIgor Bobic, NOTUSandbyAlex Roarty, NOTUS

June 5, 2026

campaign yard signs for Troy Jackson and Bobby Charles seen at the edge of an intersection.

Alliances and feuds shape final stretch of crowded primary races for Maine governor

June 5, 2026

guns on display in a store.

Democrats concede gun control is no longer their top issue

byAvani Kalra, NOTUS

June 4, 2026

Graham Platner standing at a check-in table.

A claim that shaped Graham Platner’s explanation for private schooling isn’t true

byDaniel O’Connor

June 4, 2026

Graham Platner speaks at a podium during a campaign event.

Democrats agonize over Platner as Senate majority hangs in balance

byIgor Bobic, NOTUS

June 3, 2026

shenna bellows speaks to reporters

Nearly 40% of signature gatherers for Maine trans athlete ballot question were from out of state

May 28, 2026

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