Maine secretary of state's office

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to seek a new nominee before the July 27 deadline.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 withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race amid sexual assault allegations he denies, forcing Democrats to seek a new nominee by July 27. The party is considering a nominating convention to choose a replacement, with multiple candidates already announcing bids for the Senate nomination.

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.

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.

Graham Platner has not yet officially submitted paperwork to withdraw from the Senate race, according to a spokesperson for Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' office. Platner announced he is suspending his campaign but intends to file withdrawal paperwork, while Bellows is being considered as a possible replacement.