Devon Murphy-Anderson

Troy Jackson removed X posts about Graham Platner, including an endorsement and campaign event announcements. A spokesperson confirmed Jackson rescinded his endorsement of Platner. Our Revolution, a Sanders-aligned group, shifted its endorsement to Jackson, while some Maine Democrats criticize Platner's campaign tactics.

Democrat Graham Platner faces pressure to exit the Maine U.S. Senate race after a sexual assault allegation, with the Maine Democratic Party tasked with selecting a replacement if he withdraws. Platner denies the accusation and claims his campaign is not attempting to influence the replacement process.

Maine Democrats are preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will exit the U.S. Senate race following an allegation of rape. The party is developing a replacement process, and Platner's campaign has lost major endorsements and fundraising support.

Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson stated that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has attempted to influence the selection of a replacement for him on the Democratic ticket following an accusation of sexual assault. The party emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the replacement process.

Maine Democrats accused Graham Platner’s Senate campaign of influencing the replacement debate as endorsers left him. The party emphasized Platner has no role in selecting the next nominee, while progressive allies suggested Troy Jackson as a replacement. An ex-girlfriend accused Platner of removing condoms without consent, prompting campaign pauses, and Republicans announced a $8 million ad campaign targeting his successor.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to withdrawn endorsements from key supporters. Platner denies the allegation but has paused his campaign to assess next steps, while Democratic leaders in Maine call for his withdrawal.

Maine’s Democratic Party leaders are urging Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw after a report alleging he sexually assaulted a former partner. Platner denies the accusations, and the party can replace him on the ballot if he exits by July 13.