Summary
Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, faces calls to quit the race after a sexual assault allegation he denies. Maine Democrats say Platner’s team tried to influence the process of selecting a replacement nominee, but the party insists they have full control to choose a new candidate if Platner withdraws by July 13.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine and is accused of sexual assault, which he denies.
- Many Democrats, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer, want Platner to drop out of the race.
- The Maine Democratic Party says Platner’s campaign tried to influence who replaces him, but the party will decide without them.
- Platner has not yet confirmed if he will withdraw from the race.
- If Platner ends his campaign by July 13, Democrats have until July 27 to pick a new candidate.
- Several Democrats, such as Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, and Troy Jackson, are interested in replacing Platner.
- Republican Susan Collins is the opponent in the November Senate election.
- State senator Joe Baldacci criticized Platner for trying to control the replacement process despite the damage to the party.
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