Bernie-backed Maine Democratic Senate hopeful squirms over past Graham Platner support
Under Maine law , Platner has until Monday, July 13, to withdraw if Democrats hope to replace him on the November ballot
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stands with Troy Jackson (L) and Graham Platner during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026 in Orono, Maine. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Jackson has also been a longtime ally of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. If he steps aside before the deadline, the state Democratic Party will have until July 27 to choose a new nominee. Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace Graham Platner after he ended his U.S. Senate campaign.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stands with Troy Jackson (L) and Graham Platner during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026 in Orono, Maine. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images) Jackson has also been a longtime ally of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
according to Fox News — LatestIf he steps aside before the deadline, the state Democratic Party will have until July 27 to choose a new nominee.
according to Fox News — LatestMaine Democrats are scrambling to replace Graham Platner after he ended his U.S. Senate campaign.
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