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Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race. Here’s what we know about the process to replace him
By CNN at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
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By Ethan Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, CNN
(CNN) — Maine Democrats are embarking on a two-week sprint to pick a new nominee for one of the year’s most important races in the wake of Graham Platner’s decision this week to end his Senate campaign after allegations of sexual assault, which he denies.
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Key takeaway Shortly before Platner announced on Wednesday he’d be leaving the race, the party’s state committee voted to hold a nominating convention to choose a replacement before the 5 p.
Why this matters in The El Paso
This development in the Maine Senate race has no direct bearing on El Paso 's local politics, but the process of replacing a withdrawn candidate can be instructive for understanding the intricacies of party nominations. In El Paso, voters are accustomed to primary elections where they directly choose their preferred candidates. The prospect of a nominating convention, where delegates selected from each county play a significant role in choosing a nominee, offers a contrast to this approach. As the Maine Democratic Party navigates this process, El Pasoans might consider how different nomination methods can shape the outcome of elections and the representation of local interests. The use of ranked-choice voting in Maine's primaries also raises questions about the potential benefits and drawbacks of alternative voting systems, which could be relevant to future discussions about electoral reform in El Paso.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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By Ethan Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, CNN
(CNN) — Maine Democrats are embarking on a two-week sprint to pick a new nominee for one of the year’s most important races in the wake of Graham Platner’s decision this week to end his Senate campaign after allegations of sexual assault, which he denies.
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