Dempsey Weighed a Maine Senate Bid, Then Decided to Stay Out

Patrick Dempsey revealed in a Portland Press Herald op-ed that he seriously considered running for the U.S. Senate in Maine after Democratic nominee Graham Platner was accused of sexual assault, but ultimately chose not to pursue the race, saying he could contribute more through his current work. Platner subsequently suspended his campaign, leaving Democrats to find a replacement to challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a forthcoming, pivotal two weeks.