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Platner Drops Maine Senate Bid After Assault Allegation
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July 9, 2026
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1:40Now PlayingGraham Platner suspended his US Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault allegation that caused his support from fellow Democrats to collapse. #usa #politics #trump #worldnews
The Maine Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention to choose a new nominee if there is a vacancy to fill, with the process to replace Platner needing to play out before a July 27 deadline.
The race to replace Platner has drawn interest from several potential candidates, including Dan Kleban, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, David Costello, Jordan Wood, and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
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