- Graham Platner is running against Collins for the Maine Senate seat, with support from Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.
- Under pressure from calls for withdrawal by both Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, Graham Platner faces a critical juncture in his competitive race against Collins.
- Elizabeth Warren advised Graham Platner to step aside from the race after he faced pressure from Democratic leadership regarding allegations.
- Allegations forced the Maine Democratic Party to reconsider Graham Platner as a potential nominee.
The Maine Senate race is facing allegations and pressure, prompting Democrats to consider Kamala Harris after endorsements fail.
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Updated Jul 7
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What happened
The Maine Senate race is facing allegations and pressure, prompting Democrats to consider Kamala Harris after endorsements fail.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Graham Platner's withdrawal from the race occurred in a state that Kamala Harris was seen as having carried.Sub-event
- Collins is running in a state where Kamala Harris previously served as Vice President.Sub-event
- Biden's exit due to viability issues led to Kamala Harris being nominated.Sub-event
Democrats are considering Kamala Harris after endorsements fail amid allegations in the Maine Senate race.1 source
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Allegations forced the Maine Democratic Party to reconsider Graham Platner as a potential nominee.Also in this story
- Graham Platner's downfall has forced the Maine Democratic Party to begin the process of finding a replacement candidate for the nomination.
- Graham Platner withdrew from the nomination race amid sexual assault allegations, facing scrutiny from Donald Trump and progressive backing.
- The Maine Democratic Party is responsible for the nomination process, a fact dating back to June 5, 2023.
The entities involved
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Graham Platner
American oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate
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Susan Collins
United States Senator from Maine since 1997
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Kamala Harris
Vice President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
Related events
- Allegations have begun affecting Susan Collins' re-election campaign.
- Susan Collins is involved in a Maine Senate race, facing accusations that she voted in alignment with Donald Trump 96 percent of the time.
- A joint survey conducted by Siena Research Institute and the New York Times details the Maine Senate race, including voter sentiment regarding Donald Trump and the candidates.
- Jackson is expected to secure the Senate nomination in Bangor after Graham Platner's withdrawal, challenging Susan Collins.
- Graham Platner challenged a senator's integrity regarding corruption.