With Graham Platner exiting the US Senate race, here’s where his money could go

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 925

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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With Graham Platner suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate, the Maine Democratic Party has asked for donations to support the new nominee, who Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson said is going to start from “scratch.”

That could be the case. Though it might not be — and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week has altered what’s possible.

As of the last filing deadline on May 20, Platner had $2.2 million cash on …

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