Maine Democrats race to name a replacement candidate after Platner's exit
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Following Graham Platner's withdrawal amid a sexual assault allegation, Maine Democrats must quickly design a fair, transparent process to pick a replacement by July 27, with multiple candidates vying to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins and preserve the party's momentum and grassroots energy.
- As Maine Democrats scramble to replace Platner, party director says the 'grassroots energy … needs to find a home' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Platner’s Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros’ and Women The New York Times
- Democrats apply 2024 lessons in Maine with Platner replacement process The Hill
- Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race NPR
- Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies CNN
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