Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement

Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement

Source: www.washingtontimes.com · Section: politics · Bias: Right · Published: Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:41:42 GMT

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.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: Grey's Anatomy star could replace Senate nominee Graham Platner — www.rawstory.com
Left: Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after damning allegations — www.rawstory.com
Left: Gretchen Carlson goes scorched earth after Graham Platner drops out: 'Disgusting display' — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: Graham Platner says he's "suspending" Maine Senate bid — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses — www.axios.com
Center-Right: Actor Patrick Dempsey pours cold water on possible Senate bid in Maine — thehill.com
Center-Right: 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’ — www.variety.com
Right: Graham Platner Suspends Maine Senate Campaign After Sexual Assault Allegations — www.breitbart.com

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