Maine Democratic official says Platner campaign tried to influence replacement process

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Maine Democratic official says Platner campaign tried to influence replacement process

PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Maine Democratic Party’s executive director said Tuesday that Graham Platner’s campaign has tried to influence the process for replacing him as the party’s U.S. Senate nominee, as pressure mounts for Platner to withdraw from the race.

Devon Murphy-Anderson said in a video statement that the party has been “working around the clock” to develop a process that is “open, inclusive, transparent and fair” if Platner formally exits the race.

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Murphy-Anderson said Platner’s team has repeatedly contacted the Maine Democratic Party in an effort to shape the replacement process. “Graham Platner’s team has repeatedly reached out to us in an attempt to put their thumb on the scale of what this process looks like,” Murphy-Anderson said.

Murphy-Anderson said the party has told Platner’s campaign that it has no role in choosing the next Democratic nominee or determining the process for doing so. “We have also reiterated that Graham Platner must drop out of this race so that Democrats in Maine can focus on defeating Susan Collins this November,” Murphy-Anderson said.

https://www.wabi.tv/2026/07/08/maine-democratic-official-says-platner-campaign-tried-influence-replacement-process/

[mwmisses4289]

1. How about instead of saying "if" platner drops out,

start saying " he has indicated he will drop out by (date)." Force his hand.

[LisaL]

5. He obviulsly hasn't indicated.

And he has to drop out by July 13th, or he stays on the ballot.

[FBaggins]

2. Based on what?

If he was a long-time incumbent maybe… but why should the guy causing the problem get a say in fixing it?

[lapucelle]

4. Politicians who un-endorsed Platner 48-72 hours ago have already endorsed a replacement.

Maybe they should take a seat for a bit.

[eShirl]

7. who?

(other than Bernie Sanders)

[lapucelle]

10. Ro Khanna endorsed Troy Jackson shortly after recinding his support for Platner.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/graham-platner-replacement-maine-democrats/

In addition, Our Revolution and the Maine DSA have endorsed Troy Jackson.

[eShirl]

12. thanks, I didn't know about Ro Khanna

[Shrek]

6. Because he's not without leverage

"You won't let me hand-pick a replacement? Fine, I'll remain on the ballot."

If he wants to go scorched-earth there's no apparent means to stop him.

[Wiz Imp]

8. Because he is currently the official nominee.

He can't be forced to drop out. He has to drop out willingly in order for a replacement to be selected. That's called leverage.

[GPV]

3. I appreciate him for trying to get the party to stand behind

the platform, but I also appreciate the party distancing themselves from him and his character. I'd love to see the party put forth a similar spitfire progressive, but one who has been accurately vetted and who comes with the political experience a Senator should have.

[Boo1]

9. Everyone involved in that campaign

Should be out of ademoceatic politics forever. The more that comes out the worse it is.

[bluestarone]

11. How this BASTARD is acting today should

Remove any doubt about who this bastard is! Thankfully he will NEVER be an elected Democrat!!