Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting the state Democratic party to hold a nominating convention to choose a replacement. The convention is expected to feature roughly 600 delegates, including around 500 elected from the state’s 16 counties and about 100 voting members of the state committee.

Convention Process

The convention process could be similar to how national parties pick presidential candidates, when delegates elected from each state are ultimately responsible for choosing their nominees. However, given the compressed timeline in Maine, it seems unlikely there will be a similar statewide opportunity for voters to express their preference.

Candidates have until July 20 to submit at least 500 signatures from registered Maine Democrats, including at least 50 from eight counties. The party is beginning to release more information about the process, but many details, including when the convention will be and how exactly delegates will be selected, have not been announced.

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