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Indian-American Nirav Shah withdraws from Maine Senate Democratic primary

Indian-American Nirav Shah withdrew from the Maine Senate Democratic primary race. He declared his support for Troy Jackson, who emerged as the party's choice. Shah had previously lost the gubernatorial primary to Hannah Pingree. He entered the Senate race after another candidate withdrew due to allegations. The Maine Democratic Party…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Troy Jackson on track to replace Platner as Democratic Senate nominee in Maine

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson appears on track to clinch the Democratic nomination for Senate after his top competitors made weekend exits from the race. Jackson had the support of a vast majority of delegates who were elected across the state’s counties over the weekend to serve at a…

Roll Call · Jul 20

Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary

Troy Jackson is likely to be Democratic nominee after Platner ended Senate bid amid sexual assault allegations

The Guardian - US · Jul 20

Race for Platner alternative takes shape

Maine Democrats have begun laying out the process for replacing Graham Platner as the party’s Senate nominee, as candidates race to assemble campaigns for a weekslong sprint to set up a marquee Senate matchup. Platner posted a letter declaring his withdrawal of candidacy to social media on Friday afternoon, making…

Roll Call · Jul 10

Maine Democrats are in full scramble after Graham Platner’s dramatic exit from Senate race

Democrats in Maine are in a frantic search for a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced his intention to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation.

The Independent UK · Jul 10

At the Races: As Maine goes …

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…

Roll Call · Jul 9

Maine contenders: the Democrats who could replace Graham Platner

Democrats have until 27 July to pick a new candidate to face Susan Collins in November – here are the options so far

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim sends Democrats fleeing his campaign

Platner’s exit kicks off a mad dash to find a candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Platner, accused of sexual assault, suspends Senate campaign

Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Senate on Wednesday night, a move that allows the state party to select an alternate candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a marquee matchup this fall.  Platner’s announcement that he would drop out of the race comes two days after…

Roll Call · Jul 8

How could Democrats replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race – and who might they choose?

Democrats weigh options as controversial Senate nominee faces calls to drop out of race after sexual assault allegation

The Guardian - US · Jul 7