Maine Democrat Graham Platner announced Wednesday that he is "suspending campaign operations" for his Senate bid
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His apparent departure, following a sexual assault allegation that he denies, leaves Democrats in chaos.
Key facts
- Politico and CNN reported Monday that a woman who dated Platner said he entered her home uninvited in 2021 while intoxicated and forced himself on her despite her objections
- Platner's downfall is a massive blow to progressives who hoped that he would demonstrate that left-wing candidates can flip key GOP-held seats and put them in a stronger position ahead of the 2028
- Maine Democrat Graham Platner announced Wednesday that he is "suspending campaign operations" for his Senate bid
- Within hours of the reports, the Maine Democratic Party called for his withdrawal
Summary
Maine Democrat Graham Platner announced Wednesday that he is "suspending campaign operations" for his Senate bid. Platner indicated that he intends to withdraw from the race, but said the process to replace him "needs to be driven not from back rooms, but by the will of the people. "The team are suspending campaign operations," Platner said Wednesday night in a video posted on X. Democrats have until July 27 to replace Platner with another candidate on the ballot, a process that could hand the party a stronger candidate but also risks alienating Platner's former supporters.