Patrick Dempsey Declines Maine Senate Bid

Patrick Dempsey wrote in an op-ed that he gave real thought to running for Maine’s open U.S. Senate seat but ultimately decided not to enter the race, saying he can contribute more through the life he’s built. The move comes as Democrats consider a replacement for Graham Platner, who paused his campaign amid sexual‑assault allegations; several names—Nirav Shah, Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Dan Kleban—have been floated, though Platner has not officially withdrawn.