Who could run to replace Graham Platner?
Graeme Sloan / Bloomberg via Getty Images file July 8, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT More than 48 hours after Graham Platner signaled he might drop out of the Maine Senate…
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While Graham Platner has denied an ex-girlfriend's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2021, he said he is considering his best path forward in the Maine Senate race. Platner’s campaign manager, Ben Chin, sent out a text blast alleging the Maine Democratic Party told staffers they’d "have no role. Democratic fighting escalates in Maine as Graham Platner stalls on making a decision.
Furthermore, The six Democrats who have floated themselves as a possible candidate all either hold elected office or previously ran in a Democratic primary last month. A handful of Democrats have rushed to express their interest if scandal-ridden Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner drops out amid sexual assault allegations.
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While Graham Platner has denied an ex-girlfriend's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2021, he said he is considering his best path forward in the Maine Senate race.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesPlatner’s campaign manager, Ben Chin, sent out a text blast alleging the Maine Democratic Party told staffers they’d "have no role
according to The Hill — Just InDemocratic fighting escalates in Maine as Graham Platner stalls on making a decision.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesThe six Democrats who have floated themselves as a possible candidate all either hold elected office or previously ran in a Democratic primary last month.
according to Washington Examiner +1A handful of Democrats have rushed to express their interest if scandal-ridden Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner drops out amid sexual assault allegations.
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