‘The stakes COULD NOT be higher’: Top Maine Dem enters race to replace Graham Platner

Graham Platner’s sudden departure from Maine’s Senate race amid sexual assault allegations has turned Democrats’ plan to reclaim the Senate upside down. While Platner denies the allegations, the race to replace him is on. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has launched her bid to replace Platner and says "the path to control of the U.S. Senate, and the Supreme Court, and the safety and security of the 2028 midterms lies through Maine."  MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW:    / @msnow   » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #GrahamPlatner #Maine #Politics