ME-SEN: With Graham Platner exiting the US Senate race, here's where his money could go

With Graham Platner suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate, the Maine Democratic Party has asked for donations to support the new nominee, who Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson said is going to start from “scratch.”

That could be the case. Though it might not be — and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week has altered what’s possible.

As of the last filing deadline on May 20, Platner had $2.2 million cash on hand, but it’s unclear how much of that he spent or raised since. That will be known on July 15, when the latest campaign finance filings are due.

Platner, who announced he was exiting the race Wednesday night but has yet to formally withdraw, can use any remaining funds to pay off debts, and may have to pay back some donors who specifically donated to his general election bid since he is no longer running. He could donate funds to charity, or sit on the money for a future run.





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