Republican Sen. Susan Collins
Coverage of Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the Nexus archive.
- Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to seek a new nominee before the July 27 deadline. Several candidates, including former gubernatorial primary losers and other Democrats, have announced their intention to run.
- Maine Democrats to hold nominating convention after Platner exit
Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee challenging Maine's Republican Sen. Susan Collins, withdrew from the race after a credible rape allegation emerged, which he denies. Maine Democrats will now hold a nominating convention to select a new candidate.
- Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman claimed Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner assaulted her in 2021 while he was drunk, leading to withdrawn endorsements and Democratic Party leaders urging him to step down. Platner denied the allegation but said he would consider his campaign's next steps as the race faces turmoil.