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Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Kimberlee Kruesi And Patrick Whittle, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 7, 2026
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Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes rac...
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Key points The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes rac... Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes rac...
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