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Platner is out of the Maine Senate race. Who could replace him?

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published July 9, 2026 at 10:57 AM CDT

Democrat Graham Platner announced he would end his campaign for Senate in Maine Wednesday night following an allegation of rape by a woman he once dated.

Who could replace him, and how will Democrats decide who will run?

Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Maine Public’s Kevin Miller.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Here & Now Newsroom