Maine Democrats accuse Platner of meddling in replacement process as he weighs quitting

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.