That seems to be the Easy Part….
Choosing a replacement ?
How about a Convention?….
“Graham Platner, the populist political newcomer who Democrats had hoped could flip a critical U.S. Senate seat in Maine, ended his campaign Wednesday night after a woman he previously dated publicly accused him of sexual assault,” the Washington Post reports.
Said Platner in a video: “We believe for the movement to continue, it can’t be me and for that reason, we are suspending campaign operations.”
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“Graham Platner has not yet officially submitted the paperwork to withdraw from the Senate race, according to a spokesperson for Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ office,” Politico reports.
Said a spokesperson: “A public declaration is not an official withdrawal, and a candidate must formally withdraw to the Elections office in writing, including signature.”
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Troy Jackson makes his Senate run official
The former state Senate president was an ally of Graham Platner’s during his recent campaign for governor….
Troy Jackson, a progressive former candidate for governor who was an ally of Graham Platner during his campaign, formally launched a bid to succeed him on Wednesday evening.
“I’ve been fighting for that movement my whole life — and I’m sure as hell not backing down now, when this fight is needed most,” Jackson said on X.
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