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Troy Jackson set to be Maine Senate nominee
Former state senator Troy Jackson, who calls himself a "pickup progressive," is set to become Maine's Democratic Senate nominee. He'll replace Graham Platner, who left the race following accusations of sexual assault. Fin Gómez reports.
Darline Graham announces Senate bid
Darline Graham, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, says she will run for a full Senate term in South Carolina. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister for full term
President Trump on Friday afternoon urged Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to run in South Carolina for a full Senate term. Bloomberg TV Washington correspondent Tyler Kendall and NOTUS politics and policy reporter Oriana González join to discuss.
Maine to hold 1st post-Platner Senate debate
Maine Democrats will have their first Senate debate Thursday since Graham Platner ended his campaign last week. They are expected to discuss ICE operations following the fatal shooting of an immigrant in the state. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more from Biddeford, Maine.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
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President Trump says U.S. continuing Iran talks, but ceasefire is "over"; Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race.
Senate candidate talks Collins, Platner
Graham Platner is officially out of the Maine Senate race after facing sexual assault allegations. Democratic candidate Dan Kleban joins CBS News to make his case as Platner's replacement.
Platner replacement deadline approaching
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner announced his withdrawal from the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins following multiple sexual assault allegations, but he's waiting until the last minute to formalize his exit as Democrats face an imminent deadline to replace him. Zak Hudak reports.
Graham Platner accuser reacts to dropped bid
Lyndsey Fifield, who accused Graham Platner of abuse during their relationship, spoke to The Free Press' Frannie Block after the Democrat dropped his bid for Senate in Maine. Platner has denied Fifield's claims. The Free Press and CBS News are owned by Paramount Skydance.
Democrats seek candidate in Maine Senate race
Some Maine voters are in limbo after Democrat Graham Platner withdrew from his Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, which he denies. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
How Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are facing a ticking clock to find a new candidate to go up against GOP Sen. Susan Collins this fall, after Graham Platner dropped out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.
Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
Political strategists on replacing Platner
Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace Graham Platner after he ended his U.S. Senate campaign. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Mark Bednar join with analysis.
Several Democrats enter Maine Senate race
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner told his staff he will not file paperwork to officially withdraw from his race until Monday, the last day to do so. Platner said he was dropping out on Wednesday night, days after a former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from Portland.
Nirav Shah announces bid to replace Platner
A slew of Democratic candidates are throwing their hats into the ring to replace Graham Platner in Maine's U.S. Senate race, including the state's CDC Director, Dr. Nirav Shah. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with the latest.
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Maine Democrats to hold nominating convention after Graham Platner exit; questions arise about new Air Force One plane from Qatar.
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
Platner drops out: Next steps
Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race Wednesday amid multiple sexual assault allegations, which he denies. Zak Hudak breaks down what happens next for CBS News.
Who will replace Graham Platner?
Democrat Graham Platner dropped his Senate bid in Maine following a sexual assault allegation, which he strongly denies. Now, Democrats plan to hold a nominating convention to select a new candidate. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more details.
Details: Graham Platner suspends his campaign
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has dropped out of his race for Senate following sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. The 41-year-old announced his decision in a social media video on Wednesday. Jessi Mitchell anchors this special report.
Graham Platner suspends U.S. Senate campaign
Maine Democrat announced Wednesday that he's suspending his U.S. Senate campaign after being accused of assault. He continues to maintain his innocence. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
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