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Platner Drops Out as Maine Senate Race Shakes Up | Montpelier News
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Summary
Maine’s Democratic Senate race just imploded as candidate Graham Platner dropped out after a woman accused him of sexual assault — a claim he denies but that’s now sunk his campaign. With the party’s hopes pinned on flipping the seat from Republican Susan Collins, Platner’s exit leaves Democrats scrambling to find a replacement before July 27th. His departure underscores deep rifts within the party, especially between progressives and moderates — Platner, once a progressive darling, had already weathered past controversies, including a Nazi-symbol tattoo. Now, with national leaders under fire for not letting Mainers decide his replacement, the state party is rushing to hold a convention — all while the fate of the Senate hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cb9b3a9ed3172303