Graham Platner’s Senate Race in Crisis | Bangor News

Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, is in deep trouble after a 2021 rape allegation resurfaces, forcing his campaign to scramble for a replacement before a July 13 deadline — while the state party insists it will pick the next nominee without input from Platner’s team. Amid mounting pressure from party leaders and the public, Platner’s camp launched a supporter survey to guide the replacement process, clashing with the party’s claim of a transparent, independent selection. Behind the scenes, allies like Rep. Valli Geiger are trying to mediate a dignified exit, but tensions are high as both sides race against time to shape the future of Maine’s Democratic Senate bid. 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/05c1c4fdedcdd91e