In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
Now-former Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his primary election night event on June 9 in Blue Hill, Maine. Platner officially dropped out of the race July 10 following rape allegations from a former romantic partner that he denies.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race,…
The Maine Secretary of State's Office confirmed they had received Platner's notice that he was withdrawing from the race.
His decision comes within days of a key deadline, allowing Maine’s Democratic Party to select a new candidate to face Republican…
Maine Democrats must now replace Platner with less than four months until the midterm elections.
The Maine Secretary of State’s office confirmed it received Platner's letter shortly after it was posted to his campaign account…
