Maine Democrats Set July 25 Convention to Choose New Senate Candidate
Following Graham Platner's withdrawal, Maine's Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention on July 25 to select a replacement to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
The Maine Democratic Party announced that a nominating convention will take place on Saturday, July 25, in Bangor, as it seeks a new candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew from the race. The party must name a replacement by the state deadline of July 27, leaving candidates a narrow window to present their case.
A diverse field has emerged, including former state Senate president Troy Jackson, former public health director Nirav Shah, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former congressional staffer Jordan Wood, social worker Paige Loud, brewery owner Dan Kleban, and environmental consultant David Costello. All must file paperwork and gather at least 500 signatures, with a minimum of 50 from each of eight counties, by July 21, and submit statements outlining how their campaigns will build on Maine's existing grassroots movement.