Platner Drops Out as Maine Senate Race Shifts | Anchorage News

Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner has dropped out of Maine’s race just two days after a sexual assault allegation surfaced, citing political pressure—not guilt—as his reason for stepping aside. His exit leaves Democrats scrambling to find a replacement before July 21st, using an unprecedented delegate-based convention. With Maine’s seat currently held by Republican Susan Collins, Platner’s departure threatens Democratic momentum in a key battleground. Former gubernatorial contenders and past Senate hopefuls are now circling to fill the void. 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/09b6651ab906ae73