Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him
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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