Live updates: Maine Democrats hold county caucuses to pick US Senate delegates

In eight Maine counties today, Democrats are gathering to select delegates for the July 25 convention, which will determine the replacement for Graham Platner on the Senate ballot. This process is crucial as it influences the party's representation in the upcoming elections and helps shape the direction of the Democratic campaign strategy. The outcome of these caucuses will have significant implications for the party's chances in the larger Senate race, so the local meetings are a vital step in the democratic process.