Maine Democrats accuse Platner of meddling in replacement process as he weighs quitting
TL;DR
The Maine Democratic Party says Senate nominee Graham Platner attempted to meddle in the process for selecting a replacement candidate should he drop out, a claim Platner’s team denies, saying he only wants to understand how the process would work as he weighs his next steps. The story also notes Platner’s public denial of a 2021 sexual‑assault allegation by an ex‑girlfriend, as he considers whether to continue his campaign.
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- Maine Democratic Party accuses Graham Platner of meddling in the process to replace him NBC News
- Sanders remains quiet as pressure grows for Platner to quit amid rape claim Fox News
- I was wrong about Graham Platner. He needs to drop out. | Opinion USA Today
- Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies CNN
- Maine Democratic Party Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee The New York Times
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