Scandal-plagued Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid
Summary
Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Democratic candidate in Maine, ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday night. His withdrawal leaves the Democratic Party without a candidate to run against Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election.Key Facts
- Graham Platner ran in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
- He is known as an oyster farmer and ran on a populist platform.
- Platner won the Democratic primary easily.
- His campaign faced several controversies and scandals from his past.
- He decided to quit the race on Wednesday night.
- Senator Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent for the Maine Senate seat.
- With Platner quitting, Democrats have no nominee to challenge Collins this fall.
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