Patrick Dempsey Says He Won't Run for Maine Senate Seat as Democrats Consider Replacement
Dempsey said he can contribute more effectively through his existing work as Democrats race to replace Graham Platner after a sexual-assault allegation.
- On Wednesday, Actor Patrick Dempsey confirmed in a Portland Press Herald op-ed that he will not run for the Maine Senate, ending speculation he might replace Graham Platner.
- Democrats are scrambling for a replacement after Platner, the nominee challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins, faced sexual assault allegations from a former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot.
- Explaining his decision, Dempsey wrote that he prefers contributing through his nonprofit, The Dempsey Center, rather than seeking public office, emphasizing that leadership requires integrity and empathy.
- Under Maine law, Platner must withdraw by July 13 for Democrats to name a replacement, though he is currently taking time to reflect on his path forward.
- The search for a new candidate has drawn comparisons to the rapid rollout for Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 presidential race.
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Patrick Dempsey Gave ‘Real Thought’ to Running For Senate in Maine After Graham Platner Scandal: ‘I’m Concerned About the Direction Our Country Is Heading’
Patrick Dempsey says he gave 'real thought' to running for Senate in Maine after the Graham Platner scandal.
Patrick Dempsey doesn’t want to replace Graham Platner in Maine U.S. Senate race
In a new op-ed, Patrick Dempsey declared he’s ‘concerned about the direction our country is heading,’ but will not replace Graham Platner in the Maine U.S. Senate race, after the nominee dropped out following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
Hollywood heartthrob to replace Grant Platner in Senate race?! –...
Actor Patrick Dempsey said Wednesday that he will not run for a Maine Senate seat, quashing speculation that the “Grey’s Anatomy” star and People magazine’s former Sexiest Man Alive was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner has currently paused his campaign to mull withdrawing from the high-stakes Senate race following an accusation from a former girlfriend that he once sexually assaulted he…
Patrick Dempsey Responds to 'Flattering' Calls to Replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate Race
Patrick Dempsey responded to growing calls for him to replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race on Wednesday, saying he isn’t in a position to enter politics and serve his home state. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum, who was born and raised in Maine, issued a statement in the Portland Press Herald, where he made it clear he did not intend to step in as Platner’s replacement. “Over the past several days, I’ve been asked a question more than once: W…
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