Maine Democrats Set July 23 Senate Debate as 601 Delegates Prepare to Pick New Nominee
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Updated · CNN · Jul 16
Maine Democrats Set July 23 Senate Debate as 601 Delegates Prepare to Pick New Nominee
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Jul 16
Summary
July 23 will bring a two-hour CNN and Bangor Daily News debate, giving Maine Democrats’ Senate hopefuls a final statewide test before delegates choose a replacement nominee.
601 delegates will vote in Bangor two days later, with 500 chosen at county meetings this weekend and 101 drawn automatically from the state Democratic committee.
Monday is the filing deadline for candidates, who must submit 500 signatures, including 50 from at least eight counties, to reach the convention ballot.
The scramble follows Graham Platner’s collapse after rape allegations he denies, reopening a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.