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Democrats scramble to find replacement after Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race

Democrats scramble to find replacement after Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race

Summary

Democrat Graham Platner stopped his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine after being accused of sexual assault. He denied the accusation. The Democratic Party is now looking for a new candidate to run in his place.

Key Facts

  • Graham Platner was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine as a Democrat.
  • He suspended his campaign after a sexual assault allegation was made against him.
  • Platner strongly denied the sexual assault claim.
  • The Democratic Party needs to find a replacement candidate quickly.
  • The news was reported by CBS News with input from a political consultant.
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