Democrats in Maine are looking for a new candidate to replace Graham Platner, who announced his withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the allegation, but his decision to step down has set off a scramble among Democrats to find a replacement.
Potential Candidates
Several Democrats have already announced their interest in the seat, including Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood, Paige Loud, and Valli Geiger. The Maine Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention to choose the replacement, which will involve hundreds of delegates from across the state.
The convention’s details, including the date and location, have not been announced yet. Platner is expected to file paperwork to formally withdraw from the race on Monday, which is the deadline to do so.
The Maine Senate seat is considered crucial for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats are eager to find a candidate who can defeat longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
