Maine Democrats scramble to find new Senate candidate

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.

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 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.

FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion

Has Democratic nominee Graham Platner's Senate campaign reached its end in Maine? How are Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate if it does? Plus, The Hill's Amie Parnes ranks the top Democratic presidential candidates. Join Amie, Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson and campaign reporter Caroline Vakil for the Fight For 2028. The discussion is scheduled to begin...

Maine Democrats scramble to find Senate replacement for Platner

Maine Democrats scramble to find Senate replacement for Platner

Would-be Platner replacements jockey for position in Maine

The state party has a little over two weeks to pick someone to take the place of its disgraced Senate nominee. The post Would-be Platner replacements jockey for position in Maine appeared first on MS NOW.

Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours

This morning, we have the first New York Times/Siena poll of a Senate race this year and it’s in Maine, where the Democrat Graham Platner narrowly leads the incumbent, Susan Collins, by two percentage points, 49-47, among likely voters. You can read the full story here on the poll, which was done in conjunction with []

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...

Collins takes the lead against Platner in Maine: Poll

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, appears to have taken the lead in the Maine Senate contest against Democratic candidate Graham Platner, a recent survey has shown. The incumbent Collins took 50 support among registered voters in the latest Fox News survey. Platner trailed with 47. The three-point margin of error means the race is still a []...Click to read more

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.

Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid: What that means for Democrats

Democrats are scrambling to field a candidate as popular as Platner to clinch Maine in the midterms.

Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out

Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month's primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats have just 18 days to name a replacement nominee to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ashley Etienne.

Maine Democrats are in full scramble after Graham Platner’s dramatic exit from Senate race

Democrats in Maine are in a frantic search for a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced his intention to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation.

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...

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

Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.

Some candidates for MA statewide offices accused of fake signatures

Several candidates for state offices in Massachusetts are facing challenges to get on the ballot. The Massachusetts Democratic Party on June 3 accused two Republican candidates—Michael Walsh, running for attorney general, and Anne Manning Martin, running for lieutenant governor—of knowingly and willingly submitting fraudulent signatures to appear on the September primary ballot.

Nebraska’s ‘Independent’ Senate Candidate Recruited By The Same Couple Behind Graham Platner

'Graham Platner should not be a US Senator'

Graham Platner's Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems "Hobbled" in Scramble for New Nominee

Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned. The post Graham Platner’s Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems “Hobbled” in Scramble for New Nominee appeared first on The Intercept.

NEW POLL: Maine Senate Race in Dead Heat

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is trailing her opponent in a new poll—but by an encouragingly slim margin. Democrats need to net four additional seats in order to gain control of the Senate. On Monday, the New York Times released a poll alongside the Portland Press Herald and Siena in which Democrat Senate nominee Graham...

Post Platner: Maine Democrats’ Loser Line Up

Following Chuck Schumer’s orchestrated effort to take out progressive favorite Graham Platner, Maine Democrats are now navigating an unprecedented, messy, crowded nominating process. The long line up of losers ready to take on Platner’s “values and vision” is filled with candidates Mainers have already rejected: “Susan Collins has defeated every DC-anointed candidate Chuck Schumer has []

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.

Maine Democrats Have Another Candidate in Mind to Replace Platner, but This One's Problematic As Well

Maine Democrats Have Another Candidate in Mind to Replace Platner, but This One's Problematic As Well

The time for reflection is over

This is not enough: Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, faces Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race that is crucial to Democrats’ uphill battle to retake the Senate. His anti-establishment message and promise to improve conditions for the working class powered his victory in the Democratic primary after Gov. Janet Mills (D) suspended [] The post The time for reflection is over appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Nigel Farage Fake-Quits Parliament To Evade Investigation, Must Now Run Against Bloke Wearing Rubbish Bin On Head

Maine Democrats rush to naturalize and nominate Binny McBinface to run against Susan Collins.

Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party

A number of recent high-profile congressional primaries in the Democratic Party have resulted in the nomination of unexpected candidates. Many of these winning candidates have unseated entrenched incumbents, as 29-year-old Colorado attorney Melat ...

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!

Democrats urge voters to ‘follow the money’ behind Gordie Howe bridge delay

Democratic candidates in the U.S. midterm elections are tying the delayed opening of the Windsor-to-Detroit crossing to U.S. President Donald Trump's alleged corruption.

The ‘Mad Scientist’ Behind Graham Platner’s Scandal-Plagued Rise

Dan Moraff rushed the vetting of the Maine Senate candidate. He says he’s trying to blow up the way Democrats run campaigns.

A Blood-Red Line in Maine

Photo Credit: NeedpixBy John F. Di LeoThe eyes of the nation are on the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine.