Platner’s top strategists urging him to drop out, source close to campaign says

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 275

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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A person familiar with Graham Platner’s campaign’s internal conversations told Maine Morning Star Wednesday that his two top political strategists have been telling the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate to step down following the sexual assault accusation.

The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the two made a final push to Platner Tuesday night, and that the candidate has come to terms with dropping out. Platner has yet to officially do so, …

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