Maine Senate Race Shaken by Allegations | Bangor News

Maine’s Democratic Senate race just exploded after nominee Graham Platner faced explosive sexual assault allegations, forcing a scramble for a new candidate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. State Rep. Valli Geiger and Maine Beer Co. co-founder Dan Kleban have stepped forward — with Geiger saying Platner himself suggested her name — as two of the frontrunners. Kleban, who previously ran, is rallying support from Mainers, while Geiger vows to protect progressive values and ensure a fair nomination process. Other top Democrats, including Troy Jackson and Shenna Bellows, are also eyeing the spot. With Platner’s campaign in shambles, the party now races to unite its base and field a candidate capable of taking on Collins in November. 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/a7b7936d5e3a487f