# Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate Race

- Published: 2026-07-11T01:00:05Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T20:00:40Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/us/politics/graham-platner-maine-senate-withdraw.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Politics
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The move paved the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.

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