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Platner Under Fire, Who Replaces Him | Bend News
Graham Platner, Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faces mounting pressure after a sexual assault allegation he denies, prompting the Maine Democratic Party to call for his withdrawal. With a July 13 deadline to step aside, the party must nominate a replacement by July 27 without holding a new primary—potentially through a state committee vote or a delegate convention. As the clock ticks, potential successors like David Costello, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Jordan Wood are emerging, with even Rep. Jared Golden in the mix, as the party grapples with how to ensure a fair…
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