With Graham Platner's exit from Senate race looming, Democrats line up to replace him
Summary
Democratic candidate Graham Platner is set to drop out of Maine’s Senate race after facing misconduct allegations. Several Democrats are competing to replace him and challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is withdrawing from the Maine Senate race amid misconduct claims.
- Maine Democrats must choose a new candidate by July 27 after Platner’s withdrawal by July 13.
- The race is important for Democrats trying to win control of the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections.
- Nirav Shah, Troy Jackson, Jordan Wood, Shenna Bellows, and Dan Kleban are among those seeking to replace Platner.
- Candidates aim to balance Platner’s popular policies with the need to beat Senator Susan Collins.
- Shenna Bellows previously ran against Collins in 2014 and recently launched a new Senate campaign.
- Governor Janet Mills, who paused her campaign after Platner’s rise, has not confirmed reentering the race.
- Democrats face a tough fight nationally to keep the Senate majority and limit President Donald Trump’s influence.
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