Valli Geiger said Platner also supports former state Sen. Troy Jackson and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows as possible candidates.

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Troy Jackson, who lost last month’s Democratic primary for Maine governor, has been floated as a possible successor to Platner.

Troy Jackson filed paperwork with the FEC to fundraise for a possible bid if Graham Platner were to suspend his Senate campaign.

"If Graham’s stepping away, I am very, very interested and think I’m the best person to replace him," said Jackson, the former Maine Senate president.

Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.

Veterans groups urge Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation. Withdrawal by July 31 at 97.6% YES.

Platner is facing renewed pressure to drop out of the race before a Monday deadline to replace him on the ballot after he was accused of sexual assault. He denies the allegation.

As of Tuesday morning, Platner remained undecided about whether to drop out of the race and wants to see a replacement nominee who shares his vision, according to a source.

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has said he is considering his options. But Democrats in Maine and nationally are calling on him to withdraw from the race.

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.

Platner's allies want to ensure he isn't replaced on the ballot by Gov. Janet Mills.

The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has…

Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.

Maine Democrats accuse Senate candidate Graham Platner of improper influence amid pressure to withdraw. Withdrawal before midterms at 96% YES.

His campaign is unquestionably over, but he may be attempting to name a successor in the Maine Senate race. Here’s the latest.

Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid assault claims. Withdrawal by July 31 at 95.5% YES.

Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Platner has denied wrongdoing but said on Monday he would take time "to reflect on the best path forward."

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is weighing his future in the race in the wake of a new sexual assault allegation against him published this week.

Valli Geiger said Platner also supports former state Sen. Troy Jackson and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows as possible candidates.