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Maine Senate Race Uncertainty

Updated 2026-07-07 18:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Graham Platner faces growing pressure to withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race due to a sexual assault allegation, prompting speculation about potential replacements like Troy Jackson and Jenny Racicot.

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The Hill
All eyes have turned to a handful of Maine Democrats who could take the mantle as Graham Platner, the party’s current Senate nominee, faces growing pressure to withdraw from the marquee race over a sexual assault allegation. Politico reported Monday that Jenny Racicot, who says she dated Platner on
2026-07-07 18:01 UTC
The Hill
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) took an official step toward entering the state’s U.S. Senate race on Tuesday amid a pressure campaign for Democratic candidate Graham Platner to step down following a new allegation of sexual assault.  An exploratory committee filed paperwork on Jackso
2026-07-07 18:02 UTC
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