Valli Geiger Says Graham Platner Urged Her to Weigh Maine Senate Bid Before July 13
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 8
Valli Geiger Says Graham Platner Urged Her to Weigh Maine Senate Bid Before July 13
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 8
Summary
Valli Geiger said Graham Platner called her Monday night, praised her as a “fighter” and asked if he could put her name forward if he withdraws from Maine’s Senate race.
Platner has not formally dropped out and his campaign said he has made no endorsement decision, though it confirmed he encouraged Geiger to consider running if he steps aside.
Geiger, a third-term Democratic state representative from Rockland, said she would not “throw Graham under the bus” and called accuser Jenny Racicot’s account credible as she experienced it.
Several other Democrats — including Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah — are also being discussed as possible replacements for Platner against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Maine law gives Platner until 5 p.m. on July 13 to withdraw, after which Democrats could choose a replacement nominee by July 27.