Graham Platner easily won the Democratic primary Tuesday and will challenge Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in the general election, results released Tuesday showed.
Platner, a progressive oyster farmer, had been widely expected to win the contest, according to political observers.
His campaign was roiled in recent days by reporting about a sexting scandal and allegations of toxic conduct from several ex-girlfriends, according to recent news accounts.
The victory officially sets up what many consider a marquee Senate race for this year, according to political analysts.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
