Maine Democratic Party Announces A Nominating Convention To Pick A New Senate Nominee

[pat_k]

https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/platner-suspends-campaign-maine-democratic

Maine Democratic Party Announces A Nominating Convention To Pick A New Senate Nominee

Today, the Maine Democratic Party held a meeting with over 100 state committee members who voted to hold a nominating convention to choose a new nominee if there is a vacancy to fill. We will announce the full timeline, details for how the nomination process will move forward, information about how to participate, and requirements for candidates soon. We will keep the public informed throughout the process – transparency is of the utmost importance.

There is an unprecedented amount of energy and enthusiasm among Maine Democrats, driven in part by many of the dedicated volunteers and supporters who were inspired by Graham Platner's campaign. We look forward to coming together and harnessing that energy around our new nominee as we work to defeat Susan Collins in November.

Charlie Dingman, MDP Chair
Imke Schessler, MDP Vice Chair
Devon Murphy-Anderson, Executive Director

Our community has been one of the largest investors in the Maine Democratic Party in the country this cycle, and we are going to do everything we can to help them make this challenging process successful. In that regard we’ve kicked off a fundraising campaign to help the Maine Dems pay for all these unanticipated expenses and keep their machine running during this transition

Some Thoughts On What's Next For Maine And Our Fight To Flip The Senate
https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/some-thoughts-on-whats-next-for-maine

[Attilatheblond]

1. 'Suspended Campaign' ≠ he officially, legally ended his candidacy does it?

When did/does he SIGN the papers ending his candidacy? Until that happens, is the ME DEM party really rid of his run for the Senate?

[Quiet Em]

2. Platner is claiming that he will file the paperwork to formally exit on Monday

Monday, the absolute deadline. The guy is not known for honesty so, ...

[pat_k]

3. They are rid of him. Fear not.

The withdrawal will be official by the deadline.

Upon withdrawal he will be limited in what he can do with campaign dollars. I imagine there is quite a bit of "housekeeping" to deal with as he terminates his campaign. I can't see staff allowing themselves to be more rushed than necessary and potentially screwing themselves.

https://wgme.com/news/local/what-happens-to-graham-platners-campaign-funding-if-he-drops-out-of-the-senate-race-maine-democrat-susan-collins-federal-election-commission

According to the latest data from the Federal Election Commission, as of May 20, Platner has raised more than $16 million since last July. He managed to spend more than $14 million of that, leaving just over $2 million in the bank. Now the big question is: if he decides to drop out of the race, what happens to that money and whatever else he may have raised over the last month?
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Under guidelines by the FEC, a candidate who drops out does have control over leftover funds.

The candidate can return the money to donors, transfer up to $2,000 per election to other federal, state, local or foreign candidates or donate to charitable organizations.

[Attilatheblond]

4. Not convinced. The guy with Nazi tat doesn't seem to recognize NO

[pat_k]

5. I disagree.

Upon withdrawal he will be limited in what he can do with campaign dollars. I imagine there is quite a bit of "housekeeping" to deal with as he terminates his campaign. I can't see his staff and legal team allowing themselves to be more rushed than necessary and potentially screwing themselves.