Maine Democrats accuse Graham Platner's team of meddling in his replacement process. Platner dropping out by July 31 at 98% YES.

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Under Maine law, Platner has just one week — until next Monday — to remove his name from the ballot.

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw his bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), which would give the state party until July 27 to select a new nominee.