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If Platner withdraws from race in next six days, Democrats have a chance to pick a replacement
By Dan Merica, Alexei Koseff - 7/7/2026, 11:23 AM - 53 words
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If Platner withdraws from race in next six days, Democrats have a chance to pick a replacement
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, an oyster farmer, said Monday he was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” as he faced a sexual assault allegation from a woman he previously dated.