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Maine Democrats seek new Senate nominee after Platner exit
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Graham Platner dropped out after a sexual assault allegation, leaving Maine Democrats to pick a new nominee for Susan Collins.
WHO: Maine Democrats
WHAT: Maine Democrats face a deadline to select a new Senate nominee after Graham Platner dropped out following a sexual assault allegation.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To select a new senate nominee after graham platner dropped out following a sexual assault allegation.
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