Graham Platner Must Step Aside. Maine Democrats Should Act Quickly to Replace Him

Maine Democrats Want Their Nominee Out. There’s Just One Problem.

The Maine Democratic Party is working “around the clock” to replace Graham Platner, but as the Democrat Senate nominee, he has leverage—and he’s using it. A civil war is brewing in Maine. As calls continue for Platner to step down, he has stayed silent and continues to deny multiple allegations of sexual assault. According to...

Bombshell Assault Allegation Pushes Scandal-Plagued Maine Senate Nominee To The Brink

Graham Platner, the Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, announced on Monday that he would take “time to reflect on the best way forward” following a new report from Politico accusing him of sexual assault. The allegation was made by Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Maine resident, who detailed the incident to Politico across [] Bombshell Assault Allegation Pushes Scandal-Plagued Maine Senate Nominee To The Brink

Maine Democrats to the disastrous sex pest and the consultants who brought you John Fetterman: go away and let us try to beat Susan Collins

Catastrophic Senate candidate Graham Planter continues to refuse to drop out because he and his Beltway dipshit advisers think they’re entitled to handpick his replacement. The party’s response to this is exactly correct: Wow, this message from the Maine Democrats account on X. It sounds like Graham Platner is trying to stay actively involved in [] The post Maine Democrats to the disastrous sex pest and the consultants who brought you John Fetterman: go away and let us try to beat Susan Collins appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Can Democrats Still Replace Graham Platner? Yes, But It’s Complicated

With Democrats abandoning Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after new sexual assault accusations dropped on Monday, the party is evaluating options on how to move forward with the general election less than four months away. There is still time for Maine Democrats to replace Platner on November’s general election ballot. If Platner were to withdraw ...

California Dems Thought Now Would Be a Good Time for Another Gas Tax Hike. Where's Gavin Newsom?

California Dems Thought Now Would Be a Good Time for Another Gas Tax Hike. Where's Gavin Newsom?

Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: 'The message, the movement is right'

Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker, is seeking to center himself as the best candidate to replace Graham Platner if he exits the Maine Senate race following a new accusation of sexual assault against the Democratic nominee. The former Maine Senate president acknowledged the “challenge” of a new candidate entering so late into this race...

Well, We Have a Candidate to Replace Graham Platner in Maine

Well, We Have a Candidate to Replace Graham Platner in Maine

Democrats set to pull another 'Joe Biden' in Maine Senate race

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer claims Democrats will pull another “Joe Biden" with Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner following his recent controversy. “Here’s the kicker: the Democratic Party has another week in which, if Platner were to resign or step down from the race, they could replace him,” Mr Spicer told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “Mark my words … the Democrats are going to get their way in Washington; they’re going to push Graham Platner aside the same way they did to Joe Biden. “They are doing anything they can in the pursuit of power in winning.”

MAGA Congressman Rages Against “Weak” GOP Senators: “You Don’t Need to Be a Senator”

U.S. Representative James Comer (R-KY) is one of several MAGA-aligned members of Congress who are trying to advance President Trump’s SAVE America Act, which many elected GOP members — including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) — say doesn’t have enough votes. As seen below, Comer told Fox News: “Unless John Thune is talking to []

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

“Troubling, serious, false”: Platner says he’ll take time to “reflect” following assault allegation

The Democratic Senate candidate in Maine said he's taking time to reflect on his next move

Who Could Replace Graham Platner In Maine’s Senate Race?

'I’m the best person to replace him'

Who might replace Platner if he drops out? Here’s what could happen.

Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement. The post Who might replace Platner if he drops out? Here’s what could happen. appeared first on Boston.com.

Graham Platner has six days to decide whether to drop out. Here’s how that would work.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, an oyster farmer, said Monday he was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” as he faced a sexual assault allegation from a woman he previously dated. Platner, who has withstood a long list of previous controversies, has seen his support from key Democrats collapse amid []

Billings Gazette: Seth Bodnar would return Montana to the failed policies of our dull blue past

Seth Bodnar would return Montana to the failed policies of our dull blue pastArt Wittich, Chairman of the Montana Republican PartyBillings GazetteJune 27, 2026 If Seth Bodnar had lived in Montana longer than eight years, he would know that being groomed to run for Senate by national Democrats like former Sen. Jon Tester, Chuck Schumer, []

Who will replace Graham Platner after he drops Maine Senate bid?

Following a stunning fall from grace that caused Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner to drop off the upcoming ballot, the state of Maine is scrambling for a replacement. Many would-be Senators hope to fill the vacant spot, but do any stand a chance of defeating the long-term Republican incumbent? Platner’s scandalous exit Hopes for Platner’s...

Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race

In his withdrawal notice, Platner said people are desperate for change and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.

Progressives seek like-minded replacement for Platner in Senate race

The beleaguered Maine nominee has yet to drop out, but his party and his rivals are operating as if he will. The post Progressives seek like-minded replacement for Platner in Senate race appeared first on MS NOW.

Will Platner Destroy the Maine Democratic Party on the Way Out the Door?

Will Platner Destroy the Maine Democratic Party on the Way Out the Door?

Sen. Armstrong: Permitting Is Key to Lower Energy Costs

Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Oklahoma) joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and says permitting reform—not additional federal spending—is the most effective way to lower housing and energy costs, arguing regulatory delays have created infrastructure bottlenecks that drive up prices for consumers. (Source: Bloomberg)

Maine Democrats walk a tightrope: Spurn Platner while courting his voters

Maine Democrats eyeing a Senate run following Graham Platner’s withdrawal want nothing to do with any would-be endorsements from him. But they still need his voters. Those vying for the nomination now have the delicate task of shunning the disgraced former candidate accused of rape, which Platner vehemently denies, while not offending his progressive supporters []

Jerry Nadler is Still Campaigning

John Nichols His name isn’t on the ballot, but the congressman is pouring his heart and soul into electing Micah Lasher to succeed him in Congress. The post Jerry Nadler is Still Campaigning appeared first on The Nation.

Platner 'Taking Time To Reflect' on 'Best Path Forward' Following Rape Allegation

Left-wing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is taking the time to reflect on the best path forward after an ex-girlfriend accused him of drunkenly entering her house uninvited and raping her in 2021. The post Platner 'Taking Time To Reflect' on 'Best Path Forward' Following Rape Allegation appeared first on .

Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Democrats Press Him to Withdraw

Graham Platner’s denial of a sexual assault allegation has not stopped a rapid Democratic push for him to leave Maine’s U.S.

Graham Platner, oyster farmer & Democratic Senate candidate caught in a web of allegations

Who is Graham Platner? Explore the Maine Senate candidate's military career, oyster farming, sexual assault allegations and high-stakes Senate race.

Rep. Comer Blasts Senate GOP Over Stalled SAVE America Act

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., on Sunday sharply criticized Senate Republicans for failing to advance the SAVE America Act, intensifying pressure on GOP lawmakers as President Donald Trump’s election integrity legislation remains stalled in the Senate. During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” Comer questioned why Republican []...Click to read more

There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees

Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.

Democrat Graham Platner exits key US Senate race, but denies rape allegation

Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee whose insurgent rise had drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, ended his campaign on Wednesday after a rape allegation threatened to derail one of his party’s best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat. Platner, a Marine veteran, oysterman and political newcomer, won last month’s Democratic primary in the northeastern state of Maine to face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November’s midterm elections. His withdrawal gives Maine...

More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation

The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his path forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the future of the race with Steve Mistler of Maine Public Radio.

These 12 Democrats could replace Graham Platner

Maine Democrats must act quickly to find a new choice after controversial Senate candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the race. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/07/07/who-could-replace-graham-platner/90835572007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Sen. Collins in Worse Trouble After Platner Exit?

The conventional media wisdom is that Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins is sitting back and laughing this week, and well she might be. The collapse of Graham Platner's campaign is an implosion for the ages, and it puts the state's Democrats in a tricky situation they need to navigate skillfully in these next two weeks.

Voters forced to set aside their disgust and vote party loyalty over principle in Maine and Texas races

The problems for Democrats and Republicans in Maine and Texas mirror each other, but one party could still end up being worse off, writes John Bowden

Platner drops out: CNN interviews 3 potential replacements

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement Wednesday he was suspending his campaign, clearing the way for Democrats to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November’s midterm elections. Platner faced Maine’s July 13 deadline for general election candidates to withdraw from the ballot. The state Democratic Party will now have two weeks to put forward a replacement candidate. 0:00 Platner drops out of race 0:51 Troy Jackson, former Maine state senator 2:11 Shenna Bellows, Maine secretary of state 4:24 Dr. Nirav Shah, former acting director of the CDC Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #election #Senate #News

Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats’ dysfunction in Maine

NEW YORK (AP) — As Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOP’s fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief. For much of the year, Republican operatives have been quietly considering the real possibility that their party might lose [] The post Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats’ dysfunction in Maine appeared first on Loonie Politics.

7/10/26: Dems Scramble To Replace Platner, Iran Trump Assassination Claims From Israel, AMA

This Friday we speak to Nathan Bernard from Drop Site News on the state of the Maine Senate race and how establishment Dems are using super delegates to decide the new candidate. Then we speak to Dr. Trita Parsi about the latest strikes in Iran and the Strait [] The post 7/10/26: Dems Scramble To Replace Platner, Iran Trump Assassination Claims From Israel, AMA first appeared on Attack the System.

Trump Says Graham Was ‘A Little Tired’ in Phone Call Hours Before Death

When prompted on TV, the president said he has a Senate replacement in mind, but, out of respect for Graham, it's 'too soon.'