How The Times Reported on Graham Platner

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine U.S. Senate race following allegations of raping a former partner. The Maine Democratic Party is now organizing a nominating convention to select a replacement. This process involves 600 delegates, consisting of 500 proportionally elected county committee members and a 100-person state committee. Meanwhile, senior editors at The Times have discussed the challenges involved in tracking down the allegations against the leading Democrat before his campaign ended.