Graham Platner has formally dropped out of the Maine Senate race. He made the announcement in an 11-minute social media video, vehemently denying the sexual assault allegations against him, calling them “false” and “not real.” Platner blamed the “political establishment” for the situation, citing pressure from state-level and national Democrats as the reason for his campaign’s demise.
Replacement Candidate
The Maine Democratic Party now has until July 27 to select a replacement candidate. The party will hold a nominating convention to choose a new candidate, who will then face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the election.
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