Graham Platner Drops Senate Bid | Bangor News

Bangor News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Graham Platner’s U.S. Senate bid in Maine has officially ended after he withdrew from the race, citing a whirlwind campaign derailed by serious allegations he declined to detail. Grateful for the thousands who backed him just last month, Platner emphasized the momentum built over 11 months and framed his exit as a step toward a broader movement for systemic change. His departure has thrown the Maine Democratic Party into chaos, triggering a scramble to hold a special convention and find a new progressive candidate to replace him — all while Platner insists his withdrawal will help advance the…