Platner Exit Shakes Maine Senate Race | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A major Democratic Senate race in Maine just imploded after candidate Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and military vet who surged with a populist insurgency, dropped out amid serious sexual assault allegations. Platner denies the claims, blaming party elites for sabotaging his grassroots campaign — exposing deep fractures within the Democratic Party between establishment and progressive wings. With the July 27th ballot deadline looming, Democrats scramble to pick a replacement for a seat critical to flipping control of Congress. While analysts still see potential for Senate gains in the…