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Maine Democratic Party accuses Platner team of interfering with process to pick his replacement

Maine Democratic Party accuses Platner team of interfering with process to pick his replacement

Summary

The Maine Democratic Party says the team of Senate candidate Graham Platner is trying to interfere with choosing a new candidate if Platner quits. Pressure is growing on Platner to end his campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.

Key Facts

  • Graham Platner is running for the Maine Senate.
  • A former girlfriend has accused Platner of sexual assault.
  • There is pressure on Platner to stop his campaign because of this accusation.
  • The Maine Democratic Party is concerned about the fairness of the process to pick a replacement candidate.
  • The party accuses Platner’s team of trying to influence or interfere with that replacement process.
  • The situation is currently making news and causing political tension in Maine.
  • CBS News reported on this story and shared updates.
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