Graham Platner Quits Maine's Democratic Senate Primary
His written withdrawal reached the Secretary of State before the July 13 cutoff, so Democrats have until July 27 to name a replacement.
- Maine's Secretary of State confirmed receipt of Platner's written withdrawal on July 10, 2026.
- His name will not appear on the November 3 general election ballot.
- Maine Democrats have until July 27 to select a qualified replacement.
Why it matters: If a state statute lets the party choose the replacement, what did the primary's voters actually decide?