Platner Drops Maine Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegation
Nevertheless, it is not up to me to choose the Democratic nominee for Senate." Popular Reads Platner had until July 13 to formally withdraw from the race to…
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. Once withdrawal paperwork is submitted, the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to pick another Democratic nominee. Graham Platner suspended his US Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault allegation that caused his support from fellow Democrats to collapse.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesOnce withdrawal paperwork is submitted, the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to pick another Democratic nominee.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesGraham Platner suspended his US Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault allegation that caused his support from fellow Democrats to collapse.
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