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Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat and former nurse, is being encouraged by embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner to consider replacing him if he withdraws from the race. Geiger has not been officially named as a replacement, and Platner has not formally dropped out. She stated she would not 'throw Graham under the bus' and described Platner as 'a man becoming a better man' despite allegations against him.

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger is being urged by embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner to consider replacing him on the ballot if he withdraws. Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, stated Platner called her to discuss the possibility but clarified she has not been named as the replacement. She emphasized she would not 'throw Graham under the bus' or accuse accuser Jenny Racicot of falsehoods.