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Maine Democrats Scramble for New Senate Nominee

Who could replace Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee?

Platner is facing renewed pressure to drop out of the race before a Monday deadline to replace him on the ballot after he was accused of sexual assault. He denies the allegation.

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Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out

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Who is Troy Jackson? Favorite to replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation

A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority

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Bernie Sanders Urges Platner to Quit Maine Senate Race as Democrats Vie to Succeed Him

Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her

Maine's Democratic Party Calls for Platner to Drop Out of Race

"Maine Democratic Party leadership is calling on Graham Platner to withdraw as the ⁠Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.'

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Bernie Sanders Calls on Platner to Drop Out After Rape Allegation

Dems flee Graham Platner campaign after new allegations