Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Summary
Democrats in Maine may need to replace their Senate candidate, Graham Platner, due to a sexual assault allegation. If Platner drops out by July 13, the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to select a new nominee for the general election ballot.Key Facts
- Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a woman he dated in 2021, which he denies.
- Platner has also faced past controversies regarding inappropriate texts, Reddit posts, and a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol.
- The Maine Democratic Party and national Democrats have pressured Platner to leave the race, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has pulled funding from his campaign.
- State law requires Platner to withdraw by July 13 to be removed from the ballot.
- If Platner withdraws in time, the Maine Democratic Party must name a replacement by July 27.
- The party has not specified how it will choose a new nominee but aims for a process that is open and inclusive.
- Replacing a statewide nominee suddenly is unusual in Maine politics.
- Possible replacement candidates include Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former state Senate President Troy Jackson, and former CDC Director Nirav Shah.
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