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Last Update: 10/27/2026 at 6:01 AM EST
Maine’s Democratic Senate Replacement Race
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Maine Democrats’ replacement race followed Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the 2026 U.
S. Senate contest after a sexual assault allegation surfaced, which Platner denied. The Maine Democratic Party planned a nominating convention to choose a replacement, compressing the time available for candidates to organize and build a general-election campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Contenders included Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, Jordan Wood and Valli Geiger, whose bids and differing political approaches shaped debate over party unity, candidate viability and how to carry the race forward.
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10/03/2026
A report newly raises whether Maine voters should directly choose Platner’s replacement, adding a procedural question without indicating that the party has changed its process.
10/02/2026
Platner’s departure is now described as a suspension rather than a withdrawal, while Democrats’ coalition challenge is framed more explicitly as balancing voter retention against distancing the campaign from him.
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David Costello collects signatures in Brunswick as the Maine Democratic Party prepares a July 25 convention to replace Graham Platner before a July 27 ballot deadline.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew amid a rape accusation, six Democrats entered Maine's U.S. Senate contest and the party planned a July 27 replacement ballot decision versus Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 Bangor convention to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner, with candidates required to file signatures by July 21.
7/12/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democrats launched a fast replacement nomination process after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 U.S. Senate race, targeting a July 27 deadline.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate contenders prepared for a July 25 delegate convention to replace Graham Platner, with debate messaging centered on ICE after the Biddeford shooting.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats convened in Bangor in 2026 to replace nominee Graham Platner, with Troy Jackson emerging to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
7/25/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic delegates in Bangor selected Troy Jackson as the nominee favorite after Graham Platner quit following a sexual assault allegation, setting up a challenge to Sen. Susan Collins for control of the Senate.
7/25/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats ran a rushed U.S. Senate nominee replacement after Graham Platner withdrew, using county nominating meetings and electronic ballot access support.
7/21/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats preparing a July 25 nominee selection to challenge Sen. Susan Collins favor Troy Jackson after the Graham Platner campaign collapsed amid backlash over successor influence.
7/20/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows withdrew from the 2026 Democratic Senate race on July 19, days before a July 27 convention chooses a replacement challenger to Susan Collins.
7/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates compete for a late-July convention to replace Graham Platner after his withdrawal, aiming to prepare for the November U.S. Senate matchup against Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats must choose a new nominee by July 27 after Graham Platner's withdrawal, with candidates debating how to unify progressive support and challenge Sen. Susan Collins in 2026.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats began statewide delegate selection for a July 25 convention in Bangor to replace Graham Platner after Platner ended his Senate campaign against Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats select a U.S. Senate replacement for Graham Platner at a July 25 convention, after an accelerated signature and delegate-vote process begins ahead of the Collins matchup.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party replacement contenders will compete at a July 25 convention to face Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew, with ICE shooting and Platner supporter outreach shaping strategy.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats statewide chose delegates for a July 25 convention that will select a Senate challenger to Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew, Maine People Powered Movement activists organized delegates and candidate support around a platform aimed at defeating Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew over sexual assault allegations, Maine Democrats scheduled July 18-19 county delegate elections feeding a July 25 Bangor convention for the 2026 Senate nomination.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a convention for next weekend to select a replacement Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, with Platner volunteers and health care and labor-union policy priorities shaping delegate support.
7/18/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democrats use a July 25 delegate convention and July 27 deadline to choose a replacement nominee after Graham Platner exited, as candidates debate ICE and Medicare for All ahead of Susan Collins.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic nominees debate and recruit delegates for a July 25 convention replacement after Graham Platner exits, as candidates pivot toward defeating Sen. Susan Collins in 2026.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 convention to choose Graham Platner's Senate replacement after Platner withdrew, refocusing outreach for the November contest against Susan Collins.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates set up a July 25 convention to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner, competing to challenge Senator Susan Collins with debate focus on ICE and healthcare.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate replacement candidates prepare for a July 25 delegate vote after Graham Platner withdrew, with debate focus on ICE policy and Medicare for All ahead of a 2026 challenge to Susan Collins.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate candidates debate on a July 25 delegate convention replacing Graham Platner, as the race turns toward defeating Susan Collins in November.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates contest a fast July convention to replace former nominee Graham Platner and set up a November race against Sen. Susan Collins.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew, Maine Democratic contenders filed for the nomination and will use signature collection and county caucus meetings to pick a July 25 nominee against Susan Collins.
7/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will convene July 25 in Bangor to choose a replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, with Troy Jackson leading labor-backed support amid immigration enforcement clashes.
7/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party delegates will be selected and voted in rounds starting after county meetings to choose a 2026 nominee to face Susan Collins.
7/16/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for 600 Maine Democratic delegates before a Bangor convention to select a U.S. Senate replacement nominee after Graham Platner’s resignation.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 Bangor convention to choose a Senate nominee replacement for November ballot access after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic delegates in 16 counties will select 600 delegates for a Bangor convention as Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete to replace Graham Platner.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete in a Maine Democratic delegate vote to replace Graham Platner before a Bangor nomination meeting to challenge Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats competing to replace Graham Platner pursue support from labor-backed Jackson, Bellows, and Nirav Shah as 600 delegates are selected across 16 counties before a Bangor convention.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will select delegates across 16 counties and convene in Bangor in late July to choose a replacement nominee to challenge Sen Susan Collins after Graham Platner resigned.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic leaders are choosing delegates this weekend, with Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah competing for a Bangor nominee aimed at defeating Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic delegates will meet July 25 in Bangor to choose a Senate nominee replacement for Graham Platner after his preconvention withdrawal.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats filed a 12-candidate field for a July 25 Bangor convention nomination to challenge Senator Susan Collins, pending signature collection rules.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for 600 Democratic delegates this weekend in Maine before a Bangor convention to select a replacement for Graham Platner.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for 600 Democratic delegates in Maine to replace Graham Platner in the 2026 Senate fight against Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for Maine's 600-delegate Democratic nomination to replace Graham Platner ahead of the 2026 Senate race.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats select 600 delegates across 16 counties to choose a replacement nominee for the 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins, amid competing progressive factions led by Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Our Revolution, and labor groups back a Democratic delegate fight in Maine ahead of a Bangor convention to replace Graham Platner in 2026.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson leads a divided Maine Democratic replacement field for Graham Platner as delegates select a Senate nominee in Bangor after county delegate votes.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will select a U.S. Senate nominee July 25 using 500 delegates elected in county meetings, excluding independent voters after Graham Platner's campaign collapse.
7/15/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for Maine Democratic delegates to choose a replacement nominee in Bangor for the 2026 Senate race.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for 600 Maine Democratic delegates as delegates select a replacement nominee for the 2026 Senate race in Bangor.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for Maine Democratic Senate replacement nomination as about 600 delegates are chosen across 16 counties ahead of a Bangor vote.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for Maine Democratic delegates selecting a late-July Senate replacement nominee in Bangor.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete among Maine Democratic delegates in Bangor to replace Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats conduct a fast nomination process for the 2026 Senate race after Graham Platner exit, ending with a July 25 Bangor convention and delegate selection.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic delegates will pick a replacement Senate nominee in Bangor after Graham Platner resigned, with Troy Jackson backed by labor and Our Revolution.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for Maine Democratic convention delegates after Graham Platner resigned to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah seek a divided Platner base as Maine Democrats select delegates across 16 counties before a Bangor convention.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic delegates select a U.S. Senate nominee starting this weekend across 16 counties for a July convention in Bangor, with Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah competing to challenge Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic delegates select a Senate replacement in upcoming county voting and a Bangor convention, with Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah competing to face Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Ahead of a Bangor convention for about 600 Democratic delegates, Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete to carry Graham Platner's progressive base in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah compete for roughly 600 Maine Democratic delegates to replace Graham Platner for the 2026 Senate race.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats split Platner replacement support among Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah as delegates selected in 16 counties lead to a Bangor convention.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah seek Maine's Democratic Senate replacement nomination as 16-county delegates vote for a Bangor convention candidate.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats are choosing delegates across 16 counties ahead of a late-July Bangor convention to replace Graham Platner in the 2026 Senate race amid competing backing for Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats schedule a July 25 convention and July 27 selection deadline to nominate Graham Platner's Senate replacement using unpledged county delegates.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson competes with Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah for Maine Democrats' replacement Senate nominee as delegates meet in Bangor to set up a general election fight with Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
David Costello collected signatures in Brunswick as Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 convention to replace Graham Platner before the July 27 ballot deadline.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
David Costello gathered signatures in Brunswick as the Maine Democratic Party planned a July 25 convention to select a replacement Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew before July 27.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
David Costello sought signatures in Brunswick as Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 601-delegate convention to select a nominee by July 27 after Graham Platner withdrew amid rape allegations.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
David Costello sought signatures in Brunswick while Maine Democrats planned a July 25 convention replacement for Graham Platner before the July 27 ballot deadline.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew, Democratic Senate candidates in Maine accelerated delegate recruitment for a July 25 600-member convention selected through this weekend's county caucuses.
7/14/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Graham Platner's Democratic nomination withdrawal in Maine triggers a July 27 replacement convention as candidates including Nirav Shah and Shenna Bellows gear up to challenge Susan Collins.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
David Costello sought signatures in Brunswick as Maine Democrats planned a July 25 convention to select a replacement Senate nominee after Graham Platner's withdrawal, aiming to meet a July 27 deadline.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
David Costello seeks signatures in Brunswick as Maine Democrats plan a July 25, 601-delegate convention to replace withdrawn primary winner Graham Platner before the July 27 ballot deadline.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
David Costello sought signatures in downtown Brunswick on July 14 as Maine Democrats set a July 25 convention to replace Graham Platner before facing Sen. Susan Collins.
7/14/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
David Costello sought signatures on July 14 in Brunswick as Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 delegate convention to replace Graham Platner before a July 27 ballot deadline.
7/14/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
After rape allegations, Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Maine Democratic Senate race, leading Dan Kleban and other candidates to pursue a replacement.
7/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party scheduled a July 25 convention to pick a replacement U.S. Senate nominee for Graham Platner, requiring 500 signatures by July 21.
7/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party delegates vote through multiple rounds at a July 25 Bangor convention to choose a Senate replacement after Graham Platner withdrew, ahead of Susan Collins in November.
7/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party Chair Charlie Dingman set July 27 successor and July 25 convention steps after Graham Platner withdrew, aiming to select a nominee to challenge Susan Collins.
7/13/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic Party leadership, led by Devon Murphy-Anderson, set a July 27 deadline for a replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew from the race against Susan Collins.
7/12/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Coalition for Fair Nominations delivered a letter to the Maine Democratic Party on Friday urging a revote and more public input after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Senate race.
7/11/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic officials scheduled a 600-person convention for replacement Senate nominee selection after Graham Platner withdrew, with county meetings and delegate allocation across 16 counties before July 27.
7/11/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic candidates for the 2026 Senate nomination pursued convention filing steps and campaign vetting after Graham Platner withdrew amid sexual assault allegations.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 convention in Bangor to choose a Senate replacement challenger for Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Charlie Dingman announced a July 25 Maine Democratic convention to select a replacement Senate nominee two days before the ballot-access deadline.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats plan a county-driven 600-person convention in 2026 to replace nominee Graham Platner before the July 27 deadline amid transparency disputes.
7/11/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic Party released candidate-qualifying rules after Graham Platner exit, expanding the replacement field as a 600-delegate convention approaches July 27.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats plan a July 27 replacement selection for Graham Platner’s suspended Senate bid against Sen. Susan Collins, as multiple Democrats seek to replace him.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Politico reporting on Graham Platner allegations Monday, Maine Democrats plan a July 27 replacement process to choose a new challenger to Susan Collins in 2026.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Patrick Dempsey said Wednesday he will not run for a Maine Senate seat after Graham Platner withdrew from the November race amid a sexual-assault accusation.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats began launching replacement Senate bids after Graham Platner withdrew, with a July 27 deadline to select a challenger to Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats are racing to choose a Senate replacement for Graham Platner within weeks, setting up a general-election fight against Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Dan Kleban announced a 2026 Democratic Senate bid in Maine to replace Graham Platner after Platner’s withdrawal, targeting Susan Collins on prices and abortion-related voting.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Shenna Bellows and several other Democrats announced bids in Maine after Graham Platner withdrew, targeting a July 27 replacement selection deadline for a general election against Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Democratic U.S. Senate contest, 16 county chairs are set to shape the nominee-selection delegation for the 2026 race.
7/10/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic officials face a rapid, July 27 replacement-nominee decision after Graham Platner planned a pre-deadline ballot withdrawal.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Dan Kleban announced he would seek to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democrats' Senate nominee after ending a September primary bid following Janet Mills' entry.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party leaders and county officials discussed a July 27 deadline process to select a Senate nominee replacement for Graham Platner after campaign suspension.
7/10/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democrats launched a rapid plan to replace Graham Platner on the 2026 Senate ballot after his suspension amid misconduct allegations, ahead of a challenge to Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats face a July 27 deadline for a new Senate nominee after Graham Platner plans to withdraw, accelerating campaigns for the Susan Collins matchup.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic leaders approved an emergency nominating convention path after Graham Platner announced withdrawal from the 2026 U.S. Senate race.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Maine Senate race, Maine Democrats set a July 27 deadline to pick replacement candidates to challenge Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In Maine, Democratic candidates launched replacement Senate bids after Graham Platner announced planned withdrawal, with a July 27 ballot replacement deadline ahead of an election versus Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner suspended the 2026 Maine Senate bid, Maine Democrats must select a replacement by July 27 via a convention to challenge Senator Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Democratic U.S. Senate race, Democrats launched replacement bids ahead of a July 27 selection deadline before facing Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Graham Platner suspended a Maine Democratic Senate bid, and Maine Democrats must select a replacement by July 27 to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race after a rape accusation, prompting a July 27 ballot filing deadline and a contested Democratic replacement process.
7/9/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Graham Platner suspension in Maine triggers a Democratic search, as Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Jordan Wood, and Dan Kleban enter for a July 27 replacement convention.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will hold a replacement nominating convention by July 27 after Graham Platner suspended his Senate bid, with candidate filings and timelines moving under Maine election rules.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party executive director Devon Murphy-Anderson rejected Graham Platner's influence over the 2026 Senate nominee process as July 13 withdrawal and July 27 replacement deadlines approach.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats set a July 27 successor selection after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Senate race following a new sexual allegation.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Wednesday, Maine Democratic Party planning for a 600-person nominating convention followed Graham Platner withdrawal as Valli Geiger sought replacement to challenge Susan Collins.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats face July 13 and July 27 deadlines to replace Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation before the Susan Collins general election fight.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party leaders are preparing a July 27 replacement decision if Graham Platner withdraws by July 13, amid allegations surrounding the current nominee.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party leaders plan a rapid replacement process for the 2026 Senate ballot if Graham Platner withdraws by July 13 amid misconduct allegations.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Dan Kleban said he is ready to re-enter to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic nominee selection runs on Maine election law deadlines through July 27.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic leaders in Maine press Graham Platner to withdraw before a statutory replacement-nomination deadline as Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, and Nirav Shah prepare bids.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
With Graham Platner weighing a withdrawal before Maine ballot finalization, Maine and national Democrats in early July 2026 developed competing approaches for selecting his U.S. Senate replacement.
7/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After rescinded support for Democratic nominee Graham Platner over a 2021 sexual-assault allegation, Democrats weigh replacement candidates by a Monday deadline to face Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
7/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
If Graham Platner withdraws from Maine's 2026 Senate race, Democratic leaders must choose a replacement by July 27 under state law.
7/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In Maine, Democratic leaders and national party figures weigh replacements for Graham Platner after sexual-assault allegations ahead of a general-election ballot-removal deadline.
7/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Bernie Sanders urged Graham Platner to withdraw from a Maine 2026 Senate race before July 13 after rape allegations prompted widespread Democratic disapproval.
7/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party leaders discussed replacement procedures for Senate nominee Graham Platner after withdrawal-by-deadline rules require a July 27 decision if he steps aside by next Monday.
7/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party asked Graham Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race on July 6, 2026, activating a July 13 deadline for party replacement under Title 21-A.
7/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate candidates prepare for a July 25 convention replacement after Graham Platner quits, while debut debate messaging targets defeating Susan Collins.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a June 25 convention and June 27 deadline to choose a replacement challenger for Susan Collins after allegations against Graham Platner.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations, prompting Maine Democratic Party replacement plans through July 27 to face Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Maine U.S. Senate race, Maine Democrats lined up replacement contenders for a July 27 convention to challenge Susan Collins in November.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 Senate race, analysis compares Maine's delegate-based nomination process with South Carolina's succession handling after Lindsey Graham's death.
7/22/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Kathie Purdy and Maine Democrats selected 601 delegates through county elections after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Senate race, setting up the July 25 Bangor convention.
7/22/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows withdrew from the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on Sunday after announcing her bid, citing democracy-related attacks and the need to unite against Sen. Susan Collins.
7/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Shenna Bellows withdrew from the Maine Democratic U.S. Senate primary, and the July 25 delegate vote proceeds toward selecting a nominee to challenge Susan Collins in November.
7/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will pick a Senate nominee at a July 25 Bangor convention after July 18-19 county delegate elections, emphasizing delegate turnout over primary advertising tactics.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party contenders met in a first debate Thursday as the party prepared a July 25 convention to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner and face Sen. Susan Collins in November.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates prepare for a July 25 convention and July 27 replacement deadline for Graham Platner while debating ICE abolition ahead of a potential 2026 challenge to Sen. Susan Collins.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats set a July 25 Bangor convention to select a replacement Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, with ballot submission due July 27.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will vote June 25 in Bangor to select a replacement Senate nominee using 601 delegates, signature thresholds, and a July 27 ballot submission deadline.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, and other candidates compete in Maine Democrats' July 25 Bangor delegate convention to replace Graham Platner and face Susan Collins this fall.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will convene in Bangor on July 25 to select a Senate nominee replacement after Graham Platner withdrew, with ballot placement due July 27.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 delegate convention in Bangor to choose a replacement Senate nominee for the November ballot by July 27 after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats set a July 25 Bangor delegate convention to choose a Senate replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will vote July 25 in Bangor to pick a replacement nominee for the 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will meet July 25 in Bangor to select a replacement nominee for the 2026 Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew, with delegate voting and signature qualification rules.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, and other candidates compete for the Maine Democratic replacement nomination after Graham Platner withdrew, ahead of a July 25 Bangor delegate vote.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will vote on a U.S. Senate nominee replacement at a July 25 Bangor convention after Graham Platner withdrew, requiring 500 county-spanning signatures and July 27 ballot submission.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will use a July 25 Bangor special nominating convention with signature-backed candidates and nonbinding delegates to replace Graham Platner for the fall contest against Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats schedule a July 25 Bangor delegate vote to select a Senate replacement nominee, with candidate declarations, signature filings, and a July 27 ballot deadline driving campaign activity.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats are convening 601 delegates in Bangor on July 25 to replace Graham Platner, with candidate signature and ballot deadlines driving delegate-focused campaigning.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats schedule a July 25 Bangor convention to replace Graham Platner, with signature deadlines and a July 27 ballot submission deadline for the nominee.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party leaders set a July 25 Bangor convention and a July 27 ballot submission deadline to select a replacement nominee for the fall Senate race against Susan Collins.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 Bangor delegate vote to choose a replacement nominee for the 2026 Senate contest against Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats are preparing for a July 25 Bangor convention to choose a replacement Senate nominee for the November ballot after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats will select a replacement Senate nominee in Bangor on July 25, driving signature qualification and delegate outreach after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 Bangor convention to replace Graham Platner, using 601 delegates and a 500-signature deadline ahead of the July 27 ballot submission.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 Bangor delegate convention to replace Graham Platner, with ballot submission scheduled for July 27.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats will convene 601 delegates in Bangor on July 25 to select a nominee to face Susan Collins, using signature-based filings and a July 27 ballot deadline.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats require Senate replacement nominees to gather 500 signatures by a short deadline for a July 25 Bangor convention selection.
7/15/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Democrats plan a July 25 Bangor snap convention to replace Graham Platner as candidates compete for a ballot nomination ahead of Susan Collins in November.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party delegates in Bangor will vote July 25 to choose a replacement nominee after Graham Platner’s withdrawal, with signature deadlines and delegate outreach shaping the race.
7/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats set a June 25 convention to pick a Senate replacement for Susan Collins, while Maine DSA withholds endorsement amid controversy around Graham Platner.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party replacement nominee process begins after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Senate race, with a July 25 Bangor convention selecting candidates to challenge Susan Collins.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 Bangor convention with 601 delegates to select a replacement Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, following a Wednesday candidate filing deadline.
7/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew, Maine Democrats approved a convention-based replacement process as polling indicated Susan Collins remained reachable in Maine.
7/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 Senate contest, and the Maine Democratic Party scheduled a nominating convention to select a replacement nominee by July 27.
7/12/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic leaders reorganize the 2026 Senate nomination after Graham Platner withdrawal, scheduling July 18-19 delegate elections and a July 25 Bangor convention before a July 27 filing deadline.
7/12/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats began campaign launches Thursday to replace Graham Platner, after the July 27 ballot deadline was triggered for the race against Sen. Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platners Senate campaign suspension, Maine Democrats face July deadlines to select a nominee, with Shah, Jackson, Wood, Bellows and Kleban seeking the Democratic spot against Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Doug Schoen urged Maine Democrats to use a transparent nomination process after Graham Platner’s withdrawal and sexual assault allegations ahead of the 2026 Senate race.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party begins a July 27 deadline process to replace withdrawn Senate candidate Graham Platner following allegations, as multiple Democrats position bids against Susan Collins in 2026.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democrats in Maine began seeking a July 27 replacement for withdrawn Senate hopeful Graham Platner, aiming to challenge Susan Collins this election cycle.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Maine U.S. Senate race, triggering Democratic plans to replace the nominee by July 27 and set up a Collins challenge.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Graham Platner withdrawal triggers a July 27 deadline for Maine Democrats to select a replacement nominee for the Susan Collins general election.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 convention vote to replace departed Senate candidate Graham Platner with Troy Jackson for the 2026 November ballot.
7/23/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates sought a rapid replacement nomination after Graham Platner as the party prepared for a November U.S. Senate contest against Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates replacing Graham Platner must quickly organize and campaign after a new nomination timeline while shifting focus to defeating Sen. Susan Collins in November.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
National labor-aligned Democrats back Troy Jackson while Maine legislators and local activists back Shenna Bellows in the 2026 Senate contest in Maine, as Nirav Shah targets Platner organizers.
7/15/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic committees in 16 counties meet this weekend to select delegates for a July 25 Bangor convention choosing a U.S. Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner.
7/15/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Dan Kleban launched a challenge to incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in the 2026 Maine Senate race after Graham Platner suspended a Democratic bid following sexual assault allegations.
7/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party leaders moved toward a late-July Senate nominee replacement after Graham Platner withdrew amid sexual-assault allegations, preparing for a match against Susan Collins.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Over 200 signers urge the Maine Democratic Party state committee to reconsider Senate replacement nomination procedures after Graham Platner withdraws and July deadlines take effect.
7/11/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic leaders plan a late-July Senate nomination after Graham Platner withdrew, aiming for a nominee by July 27 to challenge Susan Collins.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats must choose a Senate replacement nominee within weeks after Graham Platner withdrew following a denied sexual assault allegation.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Charles F. Dingman would oversee a July 13 to July 27 Maine Democratic replacement process if Graham Platner withdraws, affecting the challenge to Susan Collins in 2026.
7/8/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic Party candidates are lining up for a July 27 replacement decision after Graham Platner announced withdrawal ahead of the 2026 challenge to Sen. Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic leaders planned delegate selection and a state convention by late July 2026 after Graham Platner withdrew, setting up a potential matchup with Sen. Susan Collins.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic leaders planned delegate selection and a state convention after Graham Platner withdrew, targeting a July 27 nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Valli Geiger entered replacement-nominee speculation in Maine’s 2026 Senate race after reports attributed to Graham Platner, amid Platner denial and a July 13 withdrawal deadline.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party set a county-delegate convention schedule to replace withdrawn Senate nominee Graham Platner within three weeks, with a nominee submission to Shenna Bellows by July 27.
7/18/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats run a delegate-based July replacement to select the party nominee who will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in 2026.
7/16/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 Bangor convention to select a Senate replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrawal, with July 27 ballot filing required by law.
7/15/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats plan a July 25 delegate convention to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner ahead of a matchup with Susan Collins, contrasting South Carolina's special primary voting eligibility debate.
7/15/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats will use county meetings and a July 25 Bangor convention to select a replacement nominee for the 2026 U.S. Senate race.
7/13/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 convention in Bangor after Graham Platner withdrew, finalizing a replacement Senate nominee by July 27.
7/12/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Nirav Shah held a Freeport town hall on Saturday to advance Maine Democratic delegate selection as party procedures guide 500-signature qualification.
7/12/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Susan Collins provided an update on her 2026 reelection campaign after Graham Platner withdrew, as Maine Democrats set a July 25 convention and signature filing deadlines for a replacement.
7/11/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats outlined a nominating convention timeline and signature deadlines after Graham Platner withdrew his Senate candidacy, as outside groups reengaged.
7/10/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democratic Party voters approved a nominating convention Wednesday after Graham Platner said he will withdraw from the U.S. Senate race, starting a July replacement timeline.
7/9/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democratic Party officials set July filing and 500-signature rules for a delegate convention to select a U.S. Senate nominee replacement for Graham Platner.
7/10/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Interesting
Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race July 10, and Nirav Shah qualified by collecting enough signatures for the replacement contest ahead of the July 25 Democratic convention.
7/14/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a convention to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner, as the party targets defeating U.S. Senator Susan Collins during the 2026 Senate contest.
7/22/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
The RNC offered election lawyers and trained observers to Maine Democrats after Graham Platner was removed from the 2026 Senate primary, ahead of a matchup with Susan Collins.
7/20/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 convention to select a replacement nominee for Graham Platner after withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats set a July 25 convention to choose a replacement for Graham Platner, with 601 delegates and a 500-signature qualifying rule.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party delegates will choose a replacement for Graham Platner on July 25 after a ballot withdrawal, with 500-signature qualification and immigration enforcement issues driving the November campaign focus.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will choose a replacement for withdrawn U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner at a July 25 convention to position against Sen. Susan Collins in November.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will select a replacement for withdrawn candidate Graham Platner on July 25, with 500-signature qualification for a 601-delegate convention vote against Sen. Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic candidates in Maine have under three weeks to organize for a 2026 Senate replacement race focused on defeating Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party will convene July 25 to select a U.S. Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdraws, as campaigns pivot to Susan Collins and immigration-enforcement issues.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 convention to replace Graham Platner, with candidates collecting 500 signatures to qualify before shifting toward the Susan Collins general election.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate replacement candidates after Graham Platner withdrawal face a July 25 convention vote, requiring 500 signatures, while preparing for the November matchup with Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will choose a replacement for withdrawn Senate ballot nominee Graham Platner on July 25 at a 601-delegate convention as the party prepares for November against Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will choose a U.S. Senate ballot replacement on July 25 after Graham Platner withdrew, compressing organization time ahead of the Susan Collins general election.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates plan to court Graham Platner supporters after Platner withdrawal as a July 25 convention selects a replacement for the November Susan Collins race.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will use a July 25 state convention with 601 delegates to choose a replacement for withdrawn candidate Graham Platner, ahead of the November race versus Sen. Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats preparing a July 25 party convention replacement for withdrawn nominee Graham Platner are courting Platner voters amid an immigration-focused issue debate following an ICE shooting in Maine.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats will select a replacement for Graham Platner at a July 25 convention after his withdrawal, with candidates needing 500 signatures to prepare for the November contest against Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic candidates compete for a July 25 convention vote to replace withdrawn U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner and prepare for November against Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate candidates in 2026 scramble to replace Graham Platner under a shortened nomination process while refocusing on defeating Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats prepare for a July 25 convention to choose a replacement for withdrawn Senate nominee Graham Platner while targeting the November contest with Sen. Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats seek to replace Graham Platner at a July 25 party convention while campaigning for the 2026 U.S. Senate matchup against Susan Collins.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats must choose a Senate replacement by July 27 after Graham Platner suspended his campaign, keeping Susan Collins in a competitive race.
7/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats have two weeks to select a Senate replacement for Graham Platner, as Democratic Socialist momentum and label disputes intensify in other states.
7/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Joe Gruters, Republican National Committee chairman, argues in Maine that Democrats plan to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner via internal party insiders rather than a public vote.
7/13/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
After Graham Platner exited a Maine Senate race, Democratic leadership set an internal replacement timeline for July 27, prompting concerns about voter exclusion.
7/13/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
DSCC chair Kristen Gillibrand urged large donations for a Maine emergency fund after Graham Platner exited, with replacement selection due July 27.
7/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats begin selecting a replacement nominee after Graham Platner's withdrawal, ahead of a July 27 ballot deadline and an eventual race against Sen. Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner announced withdrawal, Maine Democrats began launching replacement campaigns ahead of a July 27 ballot-selection deadline.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats accelerated replacement candidate selection after Graham Platner withdrawal, aiming to meet a July 27 ballot deadline for a likely matchup with Sen. Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats launched a replacement-nominee push after Graham Platner withdrew, with selection due July 27 for the Senate contest against Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Geiger statements about Graham Platner sparked replacement-candidate speculation after Platner suspended the Democratic Senate campaign ahead of Maine's July 13 ballot withdrawal deadline.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nomination race after a sexual assault allegation, forcing Democratic replacement planning by July 27 for the contest versus Sen. Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats moved to replace Graham Platner after his withdrawal, aiming to finalize a nominee by July 27 for the race against Susan Collins.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Toby McGrath of Drummond Woodsum said Maine Democrats could use a convention or caucus to select a replacement Senate nominee through July 27 if Graham Platner withdraws.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Devon Murphy-Anderson accused Graham Platner in Maine of trying to influence the Democratic US Senate nominee replacement process ahead of the 2026 race against Susan Collins.
7/8/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
Maine Democratic leaders consider replacement candidates after Graham Platner withdrawal talks ahead of the Susan Collins challenge, with a possible July 13 cutoff and two-week selection window.
7/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats have until July 13 to withdraw Senate nominee Graham Platner and potentially replace him ahead of Nov. 3 after POLITICO reported sexual assault allegations.
7/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats began a replacement process for Graham Platner for the 2026 U.S. Senate contest, as prospective nominee Troy Jackson faces Maine sore loser eligibility scrutiny and possible Republican challenges.
7/25/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats will choose a replacement Senate nominee in Bangor on Saturday after Graham Platner withdrew, with the winner set to face Susan Collins in November 2026.
7/24/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democratic delegates will convene in Bangor Saturday to select a 2026 Senate replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, setting the matchup with Sen. Susan Collins.
7/24/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democratic Party scheduled July 18-19 delegate meetings and a July 25 Bangor convention to select a replacement for Graham Platner.
7/13/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democratic Party officials will select a replacement U.S. Senate nominee by July 27 after Graham Platner withdraws, excluding party voters and setting up a November matchup with Susan Collins.
7/12/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
After Graham Platner's withdrawal, multiple Democrats launched replacement bids for Maine's Senate race ahead of a July 27 deadline, targeting a contest with Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats began lining up Senate replacement nominees after Graham Platner withdrew, with convention deadlines in July and multiple candidates planning to challenge Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats began replacing withdrawn nominee Graham Platner after his withdrawal announcement, with a July 27 deadline for selecting a replacement candidate.
7/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Patrick Dempsey announced in 2026 that he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine after Democratic nominee Graham Platner withdrew.
7/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Patrick Dempsey said on Tuesday and Wednesday surrounding the 2026 Maine Senate replacement effort that he will not run, following Graham Platner campaign withdrawal.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Party leaders plan a July 13 to July 27 nominee replacement as multiple Democrats enter the 2026 Senate race following Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Susan Collins contest.
7/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Rebecca Braun argues Alaska’s open top-four primary and ranked-choice general election could prevent Maine voters from losing choice after nominee withdrawals.
7/28/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Byron York said Maine will use Democratic Party delegate selection under state election law to replace Graham Platner after his withdrawal, unlike South Carolina’s primary-based replacement.
7/18/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democrats began expedited planning after Graham Platner withdrew following a sexual assault allegation, setting a July 27 replacement deadline for a Senate race versus Susan Collins.
7/10/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
Maine Democratic candidates organize for a July 25 convention to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot while refocusing on the November contest against Susan Collins.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats must replace Graham Platner on an accelerated schedule, with candidates debating and recalibrating outreach to challenge Sen. Susan Collins for the November election.
7/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 Senate race over rape allegations, Paige Loud emerged as a Democratic replacement option to challenge Susan Collins, with a special convention planned.
7/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Patrick Dempsey ruled out a Maine Senate run Wednesday, limiting replacement speculation for Democratic nominee Graham Platner facing Susan Collins in November.
7/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats develop a replacement process for a 2026 Senate challenger after Graham Platner suspended his campaign amid misconduct allegations, requiring 500 valid signatures.
7/27/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
The RNC offers election integrity resources to DNC Chair Ken Martin and Maine Democratic Party Chair Charles Dingman as Maine Democrats replace Graham Platner for the 2026 Senate primary.
7/20/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General
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Maine Democrats will hold a July 25 delegate meeting in Bangor to select a new nominee for the 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew.
7/17/2026 • Parties & Political Organizations • General