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Graham Platner officially withdraws from race for Maine US Senate seat
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate in Maine facing a denied sexual assault allegation, has officially withdrawn from the race, confirmed by the Maine Secretary of State's Office on July 10.
- Platner requested to have his name removed from the ballot, allowing the Democratic Party to select a replacement candidate ahead of the July 27 deadline.
- Platner announced his campaign suspension on July 8 and shared a letter on X expressing gratitude to supporters and emphasizing his commitment to the political movement he helped build.
- The Maine Democratic Party is now tasked with choosing a new candidate to compete for the GOP-held Senate seat in a critical upcoming election.
- The Secretary of State's Office will soon provide details on the process for Democrats to nominate a replacement candidate.
