Troy Jackson files paperwork to seek the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine as Democrats press Graham Platner to withdraw after a sexual assault allegation.Jenny Racicot accuses Graham Platner of forcing her to have sex in late 2021; Graham Platner denies the allegation and his campaign has paused advertising as national leaders call for a decision.The Maine Democratic Party says it can replace Graham Platner on the ballot if he withdraws by next Monday and must select a successor by the following Monday evening, with a nominating convention expected.Potential replacements discussed publicly include
Shenna Bellows,
Nirav Shah,
Troy Jackson, Dan Kleban, Jordan Wood and
Jared Golden, who would face incumbent Republican Senator
Susan Collins in the general election.