How could Democrats replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race – and who might they choose?
Summary
Democratic candidate Graham Platner faces calls to quit the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault claim, which he denies. If Platner withdraws by July 13, the party can choose a new candidate by July 27 to run against Republican Susan Collins in November.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Maine facing a sexual assault allegation.
- Platner denies the accusation and is thinking about his next steps.
- Several senior Democrats have taken back their support for Platner.
- The party’s main Senate fundraising group will stop spending money in Maine until Platner drops out.
- Maine law requires Platner to quit by 5 pm ET on July 13 for Democrats to pick a new candidate.
- The replacement candidate must be selected by 5 pm ET on July 27.
- Possible replacements include Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, and Troy Jackson, all of whom have asked Platner to step down.
- The Maine Democratic Party says the replacement selection will be open and involve voter participation.
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