Moore calls on Platner to drop out, more Maryland hopefuls concede, in political notes

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined the chorus of Democratic leaders urging Graham Platner to drop out of the Senate race in Maine, while more candidates in Maryland bowed to reality and conceded their primary races Tuesday, in political notes.

By: Bryan P. Sears, Mayah Nachman

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 782

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday joined a chorus of Democratic Party leaders calling on Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to end his campaign following a sexual assault allegation that surfaced Monday.

Platner, a military veteran and oysterman, has been the subject of troubling accusations from former romantic partners. But Democrats, seeing a chance to oust longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins, had stuck with their progressive standard-bearer in Maine — until now.

“These …

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