Maine Democrats Issue Update on Process to Replace Graham Platner
Summary
Maine Democrats are working quickly to choose a new candidate for the U.S. Senate race after Graham Platner left the contest following sexual assault allegations he denies. The party will hold a special convention on July 25 to pick the nominee, with several candidates preparing to join the race before the deadline on July 27.Key Facts
- Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
- Major Democratic leaders stopped supporting Platner and urged him to quit the race.
- The Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 at 5 p.m. ET to submit a new nominee.
- A nominating convention with 601 delegates will take place on July 25 in Bangor to select the candidate.
- Delegates include 101 state committee members and 500 county-level members, chosen based on 2024 primary turnout.
- Four candidates have officially declared, and four more are expected to file soon.
- The party will hold county meetings on July 18 and 19 to elect delegates.
- Voting at the convention will happen in rounds, eliminating the lowest vote-getter until one candidate wins a majority.
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