Dem Star Officially Ends Senate Bid After Sex Assault Claim
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Embattled Democrat Graham Platner has officially withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, formally ceding the field as Democrats scramble to replace him before the looming November election.
The 41-year-old oyster farmer and veteran announced his decision in a letter sent to Maine’s Secretary of State’s Office and posted on X on Friday, just four days after a bombshell sex assault allegation.
Democrats now face a speedy July 27 deadline to submit a replacement nominee to face off against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Graham Platner Officially Withdraws from Maine Senate Race
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- Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee CTV News —
- Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race PBS —