Graham Platner to Officially Withdraw from Senate Race

Graham Platner informed his staff that he plans to file paperwork to end his Senate campaign on Monday, which is the deadline for him to withdraw from the race. Platner communicated this decision to his team on Wednesday night, shortly before he publicly announced the suspension of his campaign. According to a person on the call, he stated, "On Monday, I intend to file the requisite paperwork with the Secretary of State to remove my name from the ballot." Maine state law requires candidates to withdraw by 5 p.m. on Monday for the party to nominate a replacement. As of Thursday afternoon, Platner had not yet officially withdrawn, as confirmed by the Maine Secretary of State's office. A spokesperson for Platner did not respond to a request for comment. The Maine Democratic Party has indicated that Platner's team will not participate in selecting his successor, and a nominating convention is planned to choose a new nominee if a vacancy occurs.