The Maine Democratic Party accused Graham Platner's campaign of trying to influence the selection of his potential replacement, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee withdrew support for Platner's candidacy.Devon Murphy-Anderson said party officials were contacted repeatedly by Platner's team even after being told they would have no role in naming a successor; the party will not release its replacement framework until Platner formally withdraws.Graham Platner denies the sexual assault allegation by Jenny Racicot and other accusations but has not said whether he will quit; he must withdraw by July 13 for a new nominee to appear on the ballot and the party would then have until July 27 to name a successor.Senator
John Fetterman and Senator
Bernie Sanders urged accountability, local operatives named
Troy Jackson and
Nirav Shah among potential successors, and party leaders said they will work to unify behind a candidate who can defeat Republican Senator Susan Collins.