Maine Senate bid
Coverage of Maine Senate bid in the Nexus archive.
- Graham Platner says he's "suspending" Maine Senate bid
Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat, announced he is suspending his Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations he denies. His withdrawal creates uncertainty for Democrats in a critical midterm race, with the party planning a convention to select a replacement candidate by July 27.
- Scandal-plagued Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid
Graham Platner withdrew his Maine Senate bid amid past controversies, leaving Democrats without a nominee to challenge Susan Collins. Platner had won the Democratic primary despite growing scrutiny over his history.
- Janet Mills shows no sign of reigniting her Maine Senate bid amid Graham Platner’s troubles
Janet Mills is not reigniting her Maine Senate bid despite Graham Platner's troubles. She withdrew from the Senate race weeks after a photo was taken in Westbrook, Maine.
- Governor Janet Mills drops Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash
Maine Governor Janet Mills ended her U.S. Senate campaign weeks before the Democratic primary, citing insufficient financial resources. Her withdrawal highlights an internal Democratic Party debate over strategies to challenge Republican Susan Collins in a key Senate race.