Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
The party will hold a special nominating convention as several Democrats launch bids to replace him before the July 27 ballot deadline.
- On Friday, the Maine Secretary of State's Office confirmed Graham Platner officially withdrew from the Senate race, requesting removal from the ballot following his campaign suspension earlier this week.
- Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer and retired Marine, faced calls from fellow Democrats to exit the race following a Politico report alleging he sexually assaulted an ex-girlfriend nearly five years ago.
- Platner has denied the accusation, saying any claims about "non-consensual behavior" are "categorically untrue," after announcing Wednesday he would suspend his campaign.
- Maine Democrats must now find a replacement candidate capable of challenging Republican Senator Susan Collins for the GOP-held seat, with a July 27 deadline per state law.
- The Maine Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention featuring roughly 600 delegates to select a successor before the July 27 deadline, with candidates required to gather at least 500 signatures including at least 50 from eight counties.
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