Dan Kleban
United StatesentrepreneurMaleb. 19755.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Dan Kleban is the co-founder of Maine Beer Company, which he started with his brother after being laid off during the Great Recession. He is part of a diverse field of Democratic candidates seeking to unseat longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins, emphasizing his understanding of the financial struggles faced by Mainers and advocating for a pragmatic approach to governance.
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Dan Kleban was among the candidates who stepped aside for Troy Jackson after Platner's withdrawal.
Maine Democrats are poised to pick their Senate nominee at an unusual party conventionUnited States· 2026-07-25
Maine Beer Co. co-founder Dan Kleban participated in the debate.
Maine Senate candidate Ashley Webb goes viral for songwriter claimUnited States· 2026-07-17
Dan Kleban is a brewery owner positioning himself for the convention as a Platner-like outsider.
The frenzied sprint among Maine Democrats hoping to replace Graham PlatnerUnited States· 2026-07-15
Dan Kleban announced his candidacy just hours after Graham Platner's withdrawal.
Demokraterna fruktar förlust efter Graham Platners avhopp
Sweden· 2026-07-10
Dan Kleban is the founder of Maine Beer Company and is considering running for the Senate seat.
Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’ | Maine
United Kingdom· 2026-07-09
Dan Kleban is the co-founder of the Maine Beer Company who briefly ran for the Senate last year.
US politics: Graham Platner quits Senate race after sexual assault allegations
New Zealand· 2026-07-09
Dan Kleban announced his candidacy for the Democratic primary following Graham Platner's exit from the race.
Graham Platner’s exit after sexual assault allegation leaves Democrats with a new crisis – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-09
Dan Kleban, the founder of the Maine Beer Company, is mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Graham Platner.
Linkspopulist Graham Platner: Kandidatur-Ende nach Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen
Switzerland· 2026-07-09
Dan Kleban, the owner of Maine Beer Company, announced his candidacy shortly after Platner’s campaign suspension.
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation | MaineUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
Dan Kleban, founder of the Maine Beer Company, announced he is back in the Senate race.
Democrat Graham Platner out of Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegationUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09Dan Kleban, a brewery owner who ended his Senate campaign shortly after launching it last year to endorse Mills, formally declared for the race on Wednesday.
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-09
Dan Kleban is the co-founder of Maine Beer Company and has formally declared his candidacy for the Senate race.
These Maine Democrats could run to replace Graham Platner in the Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-08Dan Kleban is a co-founder of Maine Beer Company and is considered a potential candidate for the Senate.
Graham Platner may withdraw, sparking Maine Senate race to replace himUnited States· 2026-07-08
Dan Kleban, the founder of Maine Beer Company, is seriously weighing a Senate campaign.
Who could replace Graham Platner if he drops out of the Maine Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-08
Dan Kleban is a beer entrepreneur who briefly ran for Senate and is mentioned as a potential replacement for Platner.
Why Democrats need Graham Platner to go awayUnited States· 2026-07-07
Dan Kleban is a brewery owner who ended his Senate campaign to endorse Mills.
Graham Platner says he is reflecting on ‘best path forward’ as pressure mounts to exit Maine Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-06
Dan Kleban is the co-founder of Maine Beer Company.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for Senate reignites Democrats’ age debateUnited States· 2025-10-14
Dan Kleban is the co-founder of Maine Beer Company and is running for the Senate.
In Maine, a brewery owner and an oyster farmer hope to upend the establishment and oust Susan Collins from the SenateUnited States· 2025-09-07
