Platner Drops Out as Maine Dems Race to Replace Him | Denver News

Maine Democrats are in chaos after Senate candidate Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and populist primary winner, abruptly dropped out amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations — including claims of assault and stealthing — that he denies. Facing pressure from the party and allies, Platner suspended his campaign, leaving Democrats with just days to pick a replacement before July 27th. His exit, following earlier controversies, now forces a high-stakes scramble to field a viable challenger against Senator Susan Collins — as Republicans prepare to exploit the scandal to protect Collins’s seat. 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/bd2b8c4027243693