Maine Senate race

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to seek a replacement. The party aims to win races in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Alaska to flip Senate seats, but analysts suggest their strategy may be misaligned. Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic discussed concerns Democrats are targeting isolated white male voters who shifted to President Trump.

Graham Platner, a non-political candidate, was recruited by out-of-state activists Daniel Moraff and Leanne Fan to run for the US Senate in Maine. Their involvement in Platner's campaign, including Moraff becoming his key advisor, has disrupted the Senate race and angered voters.

David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the fallout from the Maine Senate race with Geoff Bennett. Topics also include President Trump's comments at the NATO summit and Rahm Emanuel's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

President Trump states the U.S. will continue talks with Iran, but the ceasefire is 'over'. Graham Platner officially withdraws from the Maine Senate race.

President Trump states the U.S. will continue Iran talks but the ceasefire is over. Graham Platner officially withdraws from the Maine Senate race.

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, has officially withdrawn from the Senate race. The withdrawal was confirmed on Friday.

Graham Platner has exited the Maine Senate race with an explosive letter containing an expletive sign-off amid allegations of sexual assault. The resignation is linked to the allegations but does not include additional details about the claims or their verification.

Graham Platner has exited the Maine Senate race following sexual assault allegations. Democratic candidate Dan Kleban is positioned as his replacement and discusses his case with CBS News.

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to seek a new nominee before the July 27 deadline. Several candidates, including former gubernatorial primary losers and other Democrats, have announced their intention to run.

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting the process to replace him on the ballot.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.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race, ending a campaign backed by progressive leaders. His withdrawal followed a sexual assault allegation he denied, prompting Maine Democrats to seek a new nominee before July 27.

Graham Platner submitted his withdrawal from Maine's U.S. Senate race, ending his campaign amid a sexual assault allegation he denies. Maine Democrats must now find a replacement candidate by July 27 to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race critical for Senate control.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, ending a campaign supported by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. His withdrawal, following sexual assault allegations he denied, forces Democrats to find a new nominee by July 27 to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Graham Platner has filed paperwork to withdraw from the Maine Senate race. The article references his presence at a primary watch party last month.

Morris Katz, a Democratic strategist, stated that he and others advised Graham Platner to suspend his Maine Senate campaign after learning of rape allegations against him. Katz confirmed Platner plans to file paperwork to terminate his campaign, though the Maine Secretary of State's office has not yet received it.

Lyndsey Fifield, a former partner of Graham Platner, claims he reached out to her in 2025 with what she interpreted as an attempt to gauge her silence on his past. Platner, who later dropped out of the Maine Senate race, faced allegations of physical misconduct and controlling behavior during their 2013-2015 relationship. Fifield also accused him of dating multiple women simultaneously and lying to them.

Candidates seeking to replace an Israel critic in the Maine Senate race hold differing views on Israel, including a union leader backed by DSA, a brewery owner supporting Israel's right to self-defense, and an epidemiologist advocating an arms embargo against Israel.

Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race after his ex-girlfriend accused him of rape, though he denied the claims. Joe Scarborough from MS NOW criticized GOPers as 'hypocritical' amid the scandal.

Jordan Wood, a former Capitol Hill staffer, has entered the Maine Senate race for the Democratic nomination following Graham Platner's withdrawal. He aims to build on Platner's populist movement while distancing himself from his Washington ties, facing competition from candidates like Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson.

Graham Platner's exit from Maine's Senate race removes a perceived advantage for Sen. Susan Collins' reelection bid, as his personal controversies were expected to help offset challenges in a blue state. Collins' team now faces the prospect of a more conventional general election with a Democratic candidate having a 'cleaner record.'

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 plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault claim, which has intensified divisions within the Democratic Party. He criticized Washington leaders for interfering in the candidate replacement process and denied the allegations as 'categorically false'.

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, former nurse and former mayor, is gaining attention after stating Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner encouraged her to consider replacing him in the Maine Senate race.

Maine Democrats are planning a convention to select a new Senate race candidate after Graham Platner announced his withdrawal from the race. Platner confirmed his exit from the Maine Senate race on Wednesday evening.

Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race. Democrats are preparing to select a new nominee ahead of the midterm elections.

Lyndsey Fifield, an accuser of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, alleges The New York Times used guilt-tripping tactics to pressure her into speaking out about Platner's sexual misconduct. The article details how Times reporters connected Fifield with another accuser, Jenny Racicot, and focused on Fifield's conservative politics in their coverage. Platner dropped out of the Senate race following rape allegations from Racicot and other accusations of sexual misconduct.

Graham Platner, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, announced his withdrawal from the race following a sexual assault allegation. His exit could disrupt Democratic efforts to regain Senate control and highlights internal party divisions.

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. His exit may impact Democratic unity and the Senate race, with Jenny Racicot alleging non-consensual sex. Platner denied the claim but faced loss of support from leaders like Bernie Sanders.

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. He denied the claim but cited the need for an open replacement process, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault accusation. The article notes his status as a Maine Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate in York, Maine.

Democrat Graham Platner withdraws from the Maine Senate race following accusations from his ex-girlfriend of a sex attack.

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat and former nurse, is being encouraged by embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner to consider replacing him if he withdraws from the race. Geiger has not been officially named as a replacement, and Platner has not formally dropped out. She stated she would not 'throw Graham under the bus' and described Platner as 'a man becoming a better man' despite allegations against him.

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger is being urged by embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner to consider replacing him on the ballot if he withdraws. Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, stated Platner called her to discuss the possibility but clarified she has not been named as the replacement. She emphasized she would not 'throw Graham under the bus' or accuse accuser Jenny Racicot of falsehoods.

Maine Democrats are seeking an alternative to Graham Platner and urging him to exit the Senate race. Political strategists Joel Payne and Doug Heye provide analysis on the situation.

Patrick Dempsey confirmed he will not run for a Maine Senate seat, ending speculation about his potential candidacy. He wrote in the Portland Press Herald that he believes his current life allows him to contribute more effectively than through congressional service. Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee, paused his campaign amid a sexual assault allegation.

Bernie Sanders calls for Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee, to step down from the Maine Senate race due to sexual assault allegations. Donald Trump revives his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, and a federal appeals court strikes down part of Ron DeSantis's Stop Woke Act.

Bernie Sanders has called for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations, sparking a succession fight. The article also mentions Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, a court striking down part of Florida's Stop Woke Act, and a poll highlighting concerns over an affordability crisis in the US.

Trump states the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure increases for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race, and the IOC allows Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Games.

Democrats are considering replacements for Graham Platner amid a sexual assault allegation. Platner has not withdrawn from the Maine Senate race and denies the claim. Political strategists T.W. Arrighi and Matt Bennett provide analysis.

Graham Platner is under pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race due to a sexual assault allegation he denies. He must drop out by July 13 to avoid remaining the Democratic nominee.