Maine Democrats will choose Platner’s replacement through a state convention

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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The Maine Democratic Party will hold a first-of-its-kind convention to choose Graham Platner’s replacement in the race for U.S. Senate, it announced Wednesday evening, around the same time Platner dropped out after being accused of sexual assault.

During an emergency meeting, more than 100 state committee members voted to hold the convention after the party promised an open and transparent process to choose Platner’s successor. The party has not yet released details, but it …

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