Politics Jul 20 Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Politics Jul 10 Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins. By Meg Kinnard, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Politics Jul 09 Watch 5:33 Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month’s primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats… By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson
Politics Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Politics Jul 09 What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come. By Lisa Desjardins
Jul 09 Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The “Grey’s Anatomy” star quashed speculation that he was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Continue reading
Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt. Continue reading
Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 5:52 More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his… Continue watching
Jul 07 Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”… Continue reading