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Maine Democrat's Refusal to Exit Senate Race Throws Party Into Chaos

July 8, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Fox News Politics
Maine Democrat's Refusal to Exit Senate Race Throws Party Into Chaos
Graham Platner is refusing to step aside as Maine Democrats search for a replacement Senate candidate, with the state party accusing him of trying to "put his thumb on the scale" to influence the selection process. Multiple women have come forward with serious allegations against Platner, including claims of sexual misconduct that major media outlets allegedly failed to properly investigate or report. Read more about this...

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