Maine Democratic Party Chair May Select New Senate Candidate if Platner Withdraws
If Graham Platner exits the Senate race, Maine Democratic Party chair Charles F. Dingman would oversee the selection of a replacement nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins.
Maine Democratic Party chair Charles F. Dingman, a 72-year-old lawyer from Leeds, would lead the process of choosing a new Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate if current candidate Graham Platner withdraws. Dingman, who has served as party chair for about 18 months, would preside over the selection amid a race that could affect Senate control. Platner, facing a rape allegation he denies, has indicated he may leave the contest after losing support from key backers. The Democratic replacement would face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.