Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee

Key Points:

• Following Graham Platner’s suspension of his Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations, the Maine Democratic Party must select a replacement nominee by July 27, prompting multiple candidates to express interest.
• Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State and 2014 Senate nominee, entered the race emphasizing her record on working-class issues and calling Platner’s allegations “extremely serious.”
• Other contenders include State Rep. Valli Geiger, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson—who has strong progressive credentials and prior gubernatorial experience—and Dan Kleban, co-founder of Maine Beer Company and a previous Senate candidate.
• Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director and recent gubernatorial candidate, and Jordan Wood, a former Senate and House candidate focused on anti-corruption efforts, have also declared their interest in replacing Platner.
• The party plans to hold a nominating convention to choose the nominee, with details forthcoming, as Democrats aim to unify behind a candidate capable of challenging GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November.