Who is Valli Geiger? Meet the Maine Dem that Platner is urging to run for Senate
Source: Latest Political News on Fox News · Bias: Right
Summary
Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger said Graham Platner encouraged her to consider replacing him in the Senate race but he has not dropped out yet and others are being discussed as possible contenders.
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- Campaign Strategist: Platner's Political Career Is 'Done' (Center — Bloomberg Politics)
- Platner Suspends Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegation (Center — Bloomberg Politics)
- Maine brewery owner throws hat in ring to replace Platner (Center — The Hill News)
- Democrats shy away from a Kamala Harris-style ‘coronation’ in Maine (Center Right — Washington Examiner)
- Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape (Center — NPR Topics: News)
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