Graham Platner officially withdraws from US Senate race

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 304

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Graham Platner officially withdrew from the U.S. Senate race on Friday, five days after an accusation of sexual assault tanked his support from Democrats.

This formal notice officially clears the way for the Maine Democratic Party to select a new nominee. It must name a replacement no later than July 27.

“Over the past eleven months, thousands and thousands of Mainers poured their hearts, time, and talent into a movement to deliver that …

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