Graham Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Graham Platner has officially withdrawn from Maine's U.S. Senate race, ending his campaign amid an allegation of sexual assault, which he denies.
- Platner's campaign was marked by progressive support, including endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna, emphasizing an outsider, anti-establishment message.
- Maine Democrats are now seeking a new nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins, with a replacement required by state law to be named by July 27.
- Several Democrats, including former gubernatorial primary candidates and other political figures, have announced their intentions to run for the Senate nomination.
- The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a nominating convention to select the new candidate, but specific details and timing have not yet been released.
