What to know about Graham Platner and the Maine US Senate race
Summary
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine faces pressure to quit after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault, which he denies. If Platner drops out by July 13, the Maine Democratic Party will choose a replacement candidate before July 27.Key Facts
- Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
- He denies allegations of sexual assault from a former girlfriend.
- Platner has not decided whether he will quit the race but has paused his campaign.
- By law, Platner must withdraw by 5 p.m. on July 13 for the party to select a new candidate.
- The Maine Democratic Party will pick a replacement candidate by July 27 if Platner exits.
- Party officials have accused Platner’s campaign of trying to influence the replacement process, which Platner denies.
- Potential replacements, like former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah and former state Senate president Troy Jackson, are considering running.
- The Maine Democratic Party plans to make the replacement process public once Platner officially withdraws.
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