Platner Scrambles as Maine Senate Campaign Cancels Events Ahead of Ballot Deadline
Democrat Graham Platner has canceled or postponed multiple Maine Senate campaign events (Augusta, Gorham, Sanford) as the July 13 ballot-replacement deadline nears. The campaign has offered no immediate comment, while opponents and supporters note ongoing scrutiny over past allegations. The deadline allows Democrats to swap Platner for another candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins, and recent polling had Platner slightly ahead of Collins.