Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand
Summary
Democratic candidate Graham Platner is withdrawing from the Maine U.S. Senate race after a sexual assault allegation, which he denies. Maine Democrats must choose a new nominee by July 27 to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election.Key Facts
- Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine but plans to withdraw following an allegation of sexual assault.
- The allegation states Platner forced sex while drunk despite the woman's refusal; Platner denies this claim.
- Maine Democrats have until July 27 to select a replacement candidate for the Senate race.
- The party will hold a nominating convention involving hundreds of delegates from across Maine to pick the new nominee.
- Troy Jackson, a former Maine state Senate president, and Nirav Shah, former director of Maine's CDC, have announced or indicated interest in running.
- Jackson is backed by the progressive group Our Revolution and positions himself as a progressive fighter.
- Nirav Shah is considered a moderate candidate and finished second in Maine's recent Democratic governor primary.
- This Senate seat is important for control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, and Democrats want a strong candidate to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins.
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