Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Democrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes.
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Democrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes. Democrats' pick will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. State law includes a provision for Democrats to replace Platner before the general election but the replacement must by named by July 27.
Furthermore, Platner announced the suspension of his campaign on Wednesday, after a woman accused him of sexual assault and the Democrats who supported him said he should step aside. Maine Democrats are seeking a new nominee, and several hopefuls have already begun jockeying for position. Platner had until 5 p.m. Monday to file the paperwork to exit the race, or he would have remained on the ballot.
In addition, Platner’s campaign imploded after allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman five years ago were published on Monday, resulting in the Maine Democrat suspending his campaign on Wednesday.
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Democrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesDemocrats' pick will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
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State law includes a provision for Democrats to replace Platner before the general election but the replacement must by named by July 27.
according to The Boston GlobePlatner announced the suspension of his campaign on Wednesday, after a woman accused him of sexual assault and the Democrats who supported him said he should step aside.
according to CBS News — LatestMaine Democrats are seeking a new nominee, and several hopefuls have already begun jockeying for position.
according to The Boston GlobePlatner had until 5 p.m. Monday to file the paperwork to exit the race, or he would have remained on the ballot.
according to CBS News — LatestPlatner’s campaign imploded after allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman five years ago were published on Monday, resulting in the Maine Democrat suspending his campaign on Wednesday.
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Democrats' pick will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideDemocrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes.
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