Democrats face imminent deadline to replace Platner in Senate race
Summary
Democratic candidate Graham Platner has decided to leave the Maine Senate race after several sexual assault allegations against him. The Democratic Party now has a short time to choose a new candidate to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins.Key Facts
- Graham Platner was running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
- He faced multiple sexual assault allegations.
- Platner announced he will withdraw from the race.
- He has not yet officially finalized his withdrawal.
- Democrats have a deadline soon to select a new candidate.
- The race is against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- The situation is causing urgency within the Democratic Party.
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