ME-SEN: Platner privately told staff he'll formally exit Senate race Monday (the last possible day) [View all]

Graham Platner privately told staff that he is planning to officially file paperwork to end his Senate campaign on Monday — the drop-dead deadline for him to exit the race.

Why it matters: Though Democrats largely appear to think Platner is done with his bid, his last-minute timing is likely to cause a final pang of anxiety within the party.

Driving the news: Platner made the comments to his team Wednesday night shortly before he announced publicly he was suspending his campaign.

"On Monday, I entire — I intend to file the requisite paperwork with the Secretary of State to remove my name from the ballot," he said, according to a person on the call.


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