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These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is expected to withdraw following a rape allegation, causing his key supporters to abandon his campaign.
- If Platner withdraws before the Monday deadline, Maine Democrats have just over two weeks to select a replacement nominee by July 27 through a process that could involve a convention or statewide caucus.
- The selection of a new candidate is complicated by internal party divisions among moderates, progressives, and Platner supporters, with increased caution around vetting due to recent controversies.
- The new nominee will face the challenge of quickly building campaign momentum and fundraising to compete against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Troy Jackson, a progressive former Maine State Senate president and Platner’s preferred gubernatorial pick, has formed an exploratory committee, signaling his interest in running for the Senate seat.
