The Maine Democratic Party has taken the extraordinary step of publicly abandoning its own nominee for the U.S. Senate, calling on Democrat Graham Platner to withdraw from the race after a series of allegations surfaced in recent weeks.
In a remarkable rebuke that has sent shockwaves through Maine politics, top Democratic leaders announced Tuesday that they can no longer support Platner’s candidacy, saying the growing number of accusations against him has made it impossible for the party to continue standing behind its nominee.
Party officials issued a strongly worded statement emphasizing that candidates seeking public office must be held to the highest standards, regardless of political affiliation.
