Maine contenders: the Democrats who could replace Graham Platner
Summary
Graham Platner, who won the Maine Democratic primary for Senate, has stopped his campaign due to a sexual assault accusation he denies. Maine Democrats have until July 27 to choose a new candidate to run against Republican Susan Collins, with several possible contenders emerging.Key Facts
- Graham Platner won the Democratic primary but suspended his campaign after a sexual assault allegation from 2021.
- Platner denies the accusation and plans to officially withdraw from the race.
- Maine Democrats must pick a new candidate by July 27 to face Susan Collins in the Senate election.
- The Maine Democratic Party will hold a convention to select the new nominee.
- Troy Jackson, a former state senate president, has announced his candidacy and has some progressive support.
- Other possible candidates include Valli Geiger, Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood, and Paige Loud.
- Governor Janet Mills is not currently considered a likely replacement despite her profile.
- The new candidate will have limited time to prepare for the general election against Collins, a five-term incumbent.
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