Maine Democratic Party

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting the process to replace him on the ballot. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a replacement by July 27, with at least eight candidates, including Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, and Troy Jackson, vying for the nomination.

Maine Democratic Party is considering a late July convention to select a replacement for Platner. Possible locations for the convention include Augusta and Bangor.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race due to a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to select a replacement candidate by July 27. Potential candidates include Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Shenna Bellows.

Leaders of the Maine Democratic Party are working to establish a process to replace Graham Platner while avoiding conflict with his supporters. The focus is on finding a solution that minimizes division within the party.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault accusation, citing political structures as the reason. His exit complicates Democrats' Senate majority hopes, requiring a replacement by July 27.

Graham Platner will officially withdraw from the Senate race on Monday, the deadline for exiting, causing anxiety within the Democratic Party. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select his replacement, with Platner's team excluded from the process.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to select a replacement by July 27. Candidates including Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, Shenna Bellows, and Jordan Wood have announced or expressed interest in the nomination.

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting several Democrats to vie for his replacement by July 27. Candidates include former state Senate president Troy Jackson, former CDC director Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and others. The replacement will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.

Graham Platner suspended his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner denied the allegations but cited systemic political challenges as the reason for his withdrawal, while the Maine Democratic Party and national figures disavowed his campaign.

Maine Democrats must replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee after he suspended his campaign due to allegations of sexual assault, which he denies. The party will select a replacement by July 27th through a process involving a nominating convention with 600 delegates, though details remain unclear. Candidates include Troy Jackson, Dan Kleban, Jordan Wood, Paige Loud, Nirav Shah, and Shenna Bellows.

Graham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign. The Maine Democratic Party must now find a replacement to challenge Susan Collins.

Graham Platner, Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing himself on her in 2021. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a new nominee by July 27.

Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He denied the claims but faces calls to withdraw, with the party planning a convention to select a new nominee.

Dan Kleban, founder of Maine Beer Company, has re-entered the Maine Senate race after briefly running last year. He criticized GOP Sen. Susan Collins and the 'DC establishment,' positioning himself as a candidate to advance Graham Platner's movement, who suspended his campaign. Kleban also stated he would not take Platner's endorsement and called for a fair nominating process.

Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat, announced he is suspending his Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations he denies. His withdrawal creates uncertainty for Democrats in a critical midterm race, with the party planning a convention to select a replacement candidate by July 27.

Graham Platner, the Maine U.S. Senate candidate, withdrew from the race after a sexual assault accusation led to a loss of party support. The Maine Democratic Party must replace him by July 21, with Platner denying the allegations and attributing his exit to political structures rather than the accusations.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine’s Senate race following a new sexual allegation, prompting Democrats to seek replacements to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Potential candidates include Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and others, with the Maine Democratic Party required to select a successor by July 27.

Graham Platner, the Democratic primary winner for Maine's U.S. Senate race, dropped out after a sexual assault accusation led to loss of party support. Platner denied the allegations, attributing his exit to political structures rather than the accusation, and the Maine Democratic Party must now find a replacement by July 21.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign, denying sexual assault allegations but stating he couldn't continue after his party abandoned him. The Maine Democratic Party announced a nominating convention to replace him, with Republicans benefiting from the situation.

Graham Platner ended his Maine Senate campaign amid allegations of sexual assault reported by Jenny Racicot. Democratic leadership and progressive backers withdrew support, leading to his withdrawal. Platner denied the allegations but suspended campaign operations.

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him on the general election ballot before a July 13 deadline. Platner's exit follows a primary victory and escalating pressure from Democrats, though he denied the allegations as false.

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him before a critical deadline. Platner's exit impacts the Senate race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which is pivotal for the GOP's Senate majority.

President Donald Trump stated that the controversy over Maine oysterman Graham Platner involves 'whether you believe the woman' who accused him of sexual assault. Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee, has lost support after allegations emerged, with Democrats considering a replacement. Trump questioned if Democrats should replace Platner, referencing a separate woman who accused him of mistreatment but not sexual assault.

The Maine Democratic Party plans a 600-person nominating convention to select a replacement for Senate candidate Graham Platner if he withdraws. The convention would include 500 delegates elected by county committees and 100 state committee members, with details to be announced soon.

The Maine Democratic Party announced it will hold a convention to replace Graham Platner in the US Senate race if he withdraws. The convention is intended to select a new candidate should Platner drop out.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's staffers accused the Democratic party of excluding grassroots supporters from selecting his replacement amid sexual assault allegations. Platner's campaign manager Ben Chin claimed the party told staffers they would have no role in the process.

Graham Platner's top political strategists have urged him to drop out of the Maine U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault accusation. Platner, who claimed victory in the Democratic primary, has not yet officially resigned but is expected to do so by July 13, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to select a replacement.

Troy Jackson removed X posts about Graham Platner, including an endorsement and campaign event announcements. A spokesperson confirmed Jackson rescinded his endorsement of Platner. Our Revolution, a Sanders-aligned group, shifted its endorsement to Jackson, while some Maine Democrats criticize Platner's campaign tactics.

Graham Platner's campaign conducted a poll to assess potential Democratic replacements amid pressure to exit the Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. The campaign canceled events and ads, and discussions with the Maine Democratic Party about replacing him on the ballot became contentious.

Democrat Graham Platner faces pressure to exit the Maine U.S. Senate race after a sexual assault allegation, with the Maine Democratic Party tasked with selecting a replacement if he withdraws. Platner denies the accusation and claims his campaign is not attempting to influence the replacement process.

Maine Democrats are preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will exit the U.S. Senate race following an allegation of rape. The party is developing a replacement process, and Platner's campaign has lost major endorsements and fundraising support.

Democrats in Maine seek a replacement for Graham Platner amid allegations of sexual assault, which he denies. Party leaders, including Chuck Schumer, avoid involvement to prevent voter backlash and ensure a transparent process. Platner remains in the race until July 13, with the Maine Democratic Party required to name a replacement by July 27.

Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, faces potential withdrawal following allegations of rape, which could trigger a replacement by July 27 under state law. Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, is among those considered as a replacement, while other Democrats like Dan Golden and the son of Sen. Angus King are also being discussed.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner may drop out due to rape allegations, prompting speculation about replacements like Troy Jackson and Dan Golden. Under Maine law, the Democratic Party must select a replacement by July 27 if Platner withdraws by July 13. Potential candidates include Jackson, a former state Senate president, and Golden, a moderate congressman.

Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson stated that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has attempted to influence the selection of a replacement for him on the Democratic ticket following an accusation of sexual assault. The party emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the replacement process.

Maine Democratic voters are concerned about replacing Graham Platner in the Senate race after he lost party support due to an allegation of forced sexual activity. They compare the situation to former President Joe Biden ending his 2024 reelection bid, which left Kamala Harris with limited time before the election. Voters are skeptical about replacing Platner quickly and defeating GOP Sen. Susan Collins.

Bernie Sanders and other Democrats, including Peter Welch and Becca Balint, urged Graham Platner, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, to drop out amid allegations of misconduct, including rape. The Maine Democratic Party and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee also called for Platner to step down, citing multiple credible allegations.

More than half of Senate Democrats have called for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation from a former date. Over 31 of 47 Democratic senators, including leaders like Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, urged Platner to withdraw, with the DSCC vowing not to support his campaign if he remains on the ballot.

Democrats and lawmakers are urging U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race following new sexual assault allegations. Platner denied the claims but postponed campaign events, while the Maine Democratic Party and Senate Majority PAC shifted support away from his campaign.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to withdrawn endorsements from key supporters. Platner denies the allegation but has paused his campaign to assess next steps, while Democratic leaders in Maine call for his withdrawal.