July 10, 2026 Platner’s downfall sparks Democratic blame game Fox News media and political analyst Howard Kurtz and ‘Sincerely American’ host Jayme Leagh Franklin break down Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine U.S. Senate race on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
July 10, 2026 Maine contender to replace Platner grilled on response to public health crisis, Dem senator opposing his run Sen. Tammy Duckworth opposed the Maine Senate bid by Nirav Shah, citing a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak at an Illinois veterans home that killed 13.
July 10, 2026 How Maine's Democratic meltdown could shape the Senate midterms Collapse of Democrats' Maine Senate campaign highlights divisions within the party.
July 10, 2026 Graham Platner officially drops out of Maine Senate race, takes aim at ICE Graham Platner officially withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race in a letter criticizing I.C.E. and calling for a free Palestine.
July 10, 2026 Platner officially terminates Senate bid after bombshell rape allegation ends campaign Graham Platner filed paperwork hours before a crucial deadline, allowing Maine Democrats to replace him after sexual misconduct allegations.
July 10, 2026 Potential Platner replacement pressed on Maine voter who said he'd vote Collins over him Troy Jackson addressed criticism from an independent voter on video who said he would vote for Sen. Susan Collins over him if he's the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine.
July 10, 2026 Platner collapse completes John Fetterman’s break from Sanders socialists who put him in Senate Graham Platner's exit prompted John Fetterman to demand Bernie Sanders apologize to Maine voters, marking his full break from the progressive wing.
July 10, 2026 DOUG SCHOEN: Far-left gamble in Maine blows up, leaving Democrats with one choice Democrats face a crisis in Maine after the collapse of the Platner candidacy and must launch a robust primary to challenge Susan Collins in November.
July 9, 2026 Bernie-backed Maine Democratic Senate hopeful squirms over past Graham Platner support Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson struggled to explain his longtime support for Graham Platner prior to a sexual assault allegation against Platner.
July 9, 2026 Joy Reid gives Maine Democrats 'permission to not vote' if party replaces Graham Platner with a moderate Joy Reid warned the Democratic Party it "needs to learn" after Graham Platner dropped out, urging Maine voters to stay home if a moderate nominee replaces him.