Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Summary
Graham Platner has officially ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine after facing a sexual assault allegation. Despite denying the claim, he said pressure from Democrats made continuing his campaign impossible, and the party must now choose a new candidate to run against Senator Susan Collins.Key Facts
- Graham Platner formally filed paperwork to suspend his Senate campaign in Maine.
- He announced the suspension after a woman accused him of sexual assault.
- Platner denied the allegation, calling it false.
- He cited pressure from Democratic leaders as a reason for dropping out.
- Platner had a deadline of 5 p.m. Monday to remove his name from the ballot.
- The Maine Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention to pick a replacement.
- The Democratic nominee will run against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- The party’s replacement must be chosen by July 27 at 5 p.m.
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