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Dems search for new Senate candidate after Platner drops out

Season 2026 Episode 141 | 5m 33s

Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month’s primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats have just 18 days to name a replacement nominee to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ashley Etienne.

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