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Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.

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Graham Platner ends U.S. Senate campaign in Maine  The Washington Post Graham Platner’s exit throws a must-win race for Democrats into tumult  BBC Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation  The New York Times Analysis: Platner leaves Democrats with egg on

The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.

Live Updates: Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation  The New York Times Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid, clearing way for Democrats to pick new nominee  CNN Opinion | Democrats Wanted a Fighter. They Still Need a Cause.  The New

Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.

The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.

Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.

Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.

Graham Platner drops out of Senate race, allowing Maine Democrats to replace him  NBC News Graham Platner’s exit throws a must-win race for Democrats into tumult  BBC Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation  The Guardian Opinion | Democrats Wanted