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Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race

By Saige MillerJuly 10, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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Now-former Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his primary election night event on June 9 in Blue Hill, Maine. Platner officially dropped out of the race July 10 following rape allegations from a former romantic partner that he denies.

In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.

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