Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Summary
Maine Democrats are holding a nominating convention to choose their candidate for the U.S. Senate race in November. Troy Jackson is expected to win the nomination after most other candidates dropped out, following the withdrawal of Graham Platner due to a sexual assault allegation.Key Facts
- Graham Platner dropped out of the Senate race after a sexual assault allegation.
- The Maine Democratic Party is selecting a new Senate nominee through a nominating convention.
- Troy Jackson, former state Senate president, is favored to win the nomination.
- Most delegates supporting Jackson have been elected in county meetings.
- Prominent candidates Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah withdrew and endorsed party unity against Republican Susan Collins.
- Lesser-known candidates David Costello and Saundra Pelletier remain on the ballot.
- Dan Kleban qualified but is endorsing Jackson and asked to withdraw.
- The nominating convention voting deadline aligns with Maine election laws requiring the party to replace a candidate by late July.
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