Scoop: Platner privately told staff he'll formally exit Senate race Monday
Summary
Graham Platner plans to officially end his Senate campaign by filing paperwork on Monday, the last day allowed for withdrawal. The Maine Democratic Party will hold a convention to choose a new nominee, but some party members disagree on how to select Platner’s replacement.Key Facts
- Platner told his staff he will file formal paperwork on Monday to remove his name from the ballot.
- Monday at 5 p.m. is the legal deadline for withdrawing from the race in Maine.
- As of Thursday afternoon, Platner had not yet submitted his official withdrawal to the Secretary of State.
- Platner wants the selection of his replacement to be decided by voters, not party insiders.
- The Maine Democratic Party said Platner’s team will have no role in choosing the new nominee.
- The party plans to hold a nominating convention with about 600 delegates to pick Platner’s replacement.
- Some progressives fear the convention will favor insiders, while some moderates believe activists could have too much influence.
- Multiple candidates have already entered the race to replace Platner.
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