Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign in Maine following sexual assault allegations. His withdrawal creates a significant challenge for Democrats, who view the seat as essential for regaining control of the Senate.
Why it matters
The loss of a key candidate in a competitive race threatens Democratic control of the Senate and highlights internal party tensions between progressive and moderate factions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Anthony Zurcher North America correspondent Watch: Graham Platner announces he’s dropping out of Maine’s US Senate race Graham Platner's meteoric rise from relative obscurity to the Democratic nominee in this year's marquee US Senate contest has now ended in catastrophic collapse.
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