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What we know – and don’t – about how Maine Democrats will replace Graham Platner

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The party has until July 27 to replace Platner in the key battleground Senate race.

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Maine Democrats Hope to Replace Platner as Senate Nominee. Has That Ever Worked?

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Maine Democrats Hope to Replace Platner as Senate Nominee. Has That Ever Worked?

Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.

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Maine Democrats' plan comes to light after Platner makes big announcement

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Jul 9, 2026

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Maine Democrats' plan comes to light after Platner makes big announcement

Maine Democrats have their work cut out for them this week after Graham Platner, who was accused of rape on Monday by an ex-girlfriend, took one more step toward exiting the campaign. On Wednesday night, Platner posted an 11-minute video on social media explaining that he was "suspending campaign operations."'What comes next needs to come from the…

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Maine Dems planning convention for next candidate after scandal-ridden Graham Platner drops out of Senate race

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Maine Dems planning convention for next candidate after scandal-ridden Graham Platner drops out of Senate race

Platner announced Wednesday evening that he will be dropping out of the Maine Senate race.

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Maine Democrats vote to hold nominating convention after Platner exits Senate race

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Maine Democrats vote to hold nominating convention after Platner exits Senate race

The Maine Democratic Party announced on Wednesday plans to hold a nominating convention to select its candidate for U.S. Senate as former nominee Graham Platner’s decision to exit the race threatens to derail efforts to flip the seat blue. Platner ended his Senate campaign to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Wednesday evening, just days…

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