Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race

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

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 []

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...

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.

Collins leading Platner by 3 points in Fox News poll

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is narrowly leading Democratic candidate Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race, according to a new survey. The Fox News poll, released Tuesday, shows Collins with a 3-point advantage over Platner. The Lumber State Republican garnered 50 percent support, while the Democrat brought in 47 percent. Despite the incumbent's edge overall,...

Some Thoughts on a Possible Big Primary Upset(s) in Colorado

We’ve got more primaries coming up tomorrow night, specifically in the state of Colorado. I must confess that it was...

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.

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.

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Bernie Sanders And Zohran Mamdani Call On Graham Platner To Drop Out Of Maine Senate Race

'I believe it's time for him to drop out of the race'

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

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.

Giving Platner the bum’s rush

GIVING PLATNER THE BUM’S RUSH. Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary in a landslide. Platner received 71.9 of the vote, while his closest competitor, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, had 19.3. In the actual vote number, 154,058 Maine Democrats and independents voted to make Platner their Senate nominee, while 41,301 voted for Mills. A number []

Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans

Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans

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

Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.

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.

Dan Sullivan can challenge US Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska primary, judge rules

A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled on Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot. Matthews’ ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court. Lawyers for the state have said Tuesday is the deadline for a final ruling...

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

'Graham Platner should not be a US Senator'

Platner Ends US Senate Campaign

Maine Democrats have until July 27 to choose a replacement candidate to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R).

Democrats like Schumer, back Platner's scandal-riddled Senate bid

Once a nine-point leader in polls, the latest polls have Democrat statistically tied with Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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Top Graham Platner Strategist Draws Laughter After Response to ‘Unflattering’ Question

Morris Katz was in the hot seat Sunday as he fielded questions regarding Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. Katz, a top strategist for Platner, was on “The Weekend: Primetime” Sunday night as he faced

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

Bernie Sanders FINALLY Addresses Platner Rape Claim

Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Tuesday finally pulled his support for embattled Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman accused the leftist oyster farmer of rape. “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step ...

Maine Democrats scramble to find new Senate candidate

With Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner saying he will drop out of the race, Maine Democrats are now rushing to put in place a process to select a new candidate to take on Republican incumbent Susan Collins in November. NBC News’ Ryan Reynold reports at least half a dozen candidates are now vying for the opportunity.