Maine Democrats Plan State Convention to Replace Graham Platner in Senate Race

The rat race to replace Platner: How the candidates have campaigned so far

The race to determine who will replace Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee is beginning to take shape, after a stream of candidates stormed the race to take his place on the ballot. Former state senator Troy Jackson, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention director Nirav Shah, []

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

'I’m the best person to replace him'

Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.

Several potential successors have already signaled their interest in seeking the Democratic nomination for Maine Senate.

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

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

Maine Democratic Party to hold convention to replace Graham Platner

The Maine Democratic Party agreed Wednesday to hold a convention and pick a replacement for former Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. During an emergency meeting, more than 100 state committee members voted to hold the convention and select Platner’s replacement by the July 27 deadline. The convention will include 600 delegates, with 500 delegates []...Click to read more

Maine Democrats Move Toward Convention to Pick Graham Platner Replacement

Maine Democrats are moving toward a late-July nominating convention to replace Graham Platner, turning a collapsed Senate campaign into a high-pressure fight over process, party control and the race to unseat Republican Sen.

Platner may be finished, but voters' hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remain

Graham Platner's bid for Maine Senate may be all but over, but it's likely other candidates will find themselves on a similar path in the future.

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

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

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...

Maine Democrats scramble to find Senate replacement for Platner

Maine Democrats scramble to find Senate replacement for Platner

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.

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...

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...

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.

Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrats in Maine began jockeying Thursday to become the new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the race after a sexual assault allegation. Democrats need to pick a candidate to replace Platner on the ballot by July 27, according to [] The post Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand appeared first on Loonie Politics.

The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine

Maine Senate Thunderdome Here We Come? Staring down the prospect of a candidate in a critical race having to be...

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 ...

Maine Democrats Announce July 25 Convention to Pick Platner Replacement

Maine Democrats will hold a convention on July 25 where they will select a new Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner, Charles F. Dingman, chair of the state party, said Friday. The convention will be held at the Cross Insurance Center, a small arena in Bangor, Maine, according to rules released by the state party. []

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands.

The Maine Democratic Party has said it will hold a nominating convention to choose the replacement. The post Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands. appeared first on Boston.com.

From arms embargo to AIPAC money: Platner's possible replacements and their stance on Israel

The candidates vying to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race range from a gubernatorial hopeful who accuses Israel of genocide to a brewery owner who defends its right to self-defense

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

Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.

Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat

The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.

Maine Democrat Party: How Dare Platner Try to Force Himself on Our Candidate Selection Process!

Maine Democrat Party: How Dare Platner Try to Force Himself on Our Candidate Selection Process!

Opinion: Graham Platner is not representative of America

Of all the reasons that Maine residents were given to vote for Graham Platner in his race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate — and many of them boiled down to beating Donald Trump and Republicans — the most disturbing one came from Bill Maher. After telling his HBO audience ahead of the primary that we need to restore balance in our government, and a Democratic Senate would help a lot with that, the talk-show host explained that, actually, we are all Graham Platner...

Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race

Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Battle for Senate Is Looking Awfully Close

Republicans are ahead or close in the states that are crucial for Democrats to win the Senate in November's elections.

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.”

As Calls Mount for Graham Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race, What Happens Next in Maine?

Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has yet to drop out of the race despite losing all major endorsements after a rape allegation by an ex-girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, who says Platner assaulted her in 2021. Platner has denied the claim. “There’s no way to force Platner off the ballot; he has to make the decision,” says Amy Fried, professor emerita of political science at the University of Maine. Platner would have to drop out of the race by Monday, “and then there’s two weeks for the Maine Democratic Party to pick someone else.” Fried discusses potential Democratic candidates to replace Platner and the legacy of Republican Maine Senator Susan Collins, against whom they would be running in November.

Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing a massive wave of high-profile defections and calls to exit the race following a report accusing him of a 2021 sexual assault, throwing the high-stakes campaign into immediate jeopardy. Platner issued a direct, categorical denial of the allegations on Monday, but the pushback from inside his own [] Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Maine Democrats Think They Have Come Up With a Process to Replace Platner - Here's What Will Happen

Maine Democrats Think They Have Come Up With a Process to Replace Platner - Here's What Will Happen