{"id":2626867,"date":"2026-07-08T17:23:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-rep-valli-geiger-announces-platner-is-backing-her-run-for-senate-as-his-replacement\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:24:21","slug":"breaking-rep-valli-geiger-announces-platner-is-backing-her-run-for-senate-as-his-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-rep-valli-geiger-announces-platner-is-backing-her-run-for-senate-as-his-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Rep. Valli Geiger Announces Platner Is Backing Her Run for Senate as His Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbreaking-rep-valli-geiger-announces-platner-is-backing-her-run-for-senate-as-his-replacement%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2626867&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Embattled socialist and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is expected to support Maine State Rep. valli Geiger as his replacement on November\u2019s ballot amidst controversy. Platner recently pledged his backing to Geiger, praising her as a fighter committed to the movement. Geiger expressed sadness over allegations of sexual assault against Platner but emphasized her stance of compassion and support for the ongoing movement to reform America. Maine Democrats face a Monday deadline to select a replacement candidate, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-king-exits-georgia-senate-race-as-kemp-leans-into-derek-dooley\/\" title=\"John King exits Georgia Senate race as Kemp leans into Derek Dooley\">potential contenders including<\/a> former gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson and congressional hopeful Paige Loud. Geiger highlighted her shared views with Platner on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usaid-failed-to-ensure-palestinian-aid-dollars-kept-from-terrorists-gao-says\/\" title=\"USAID Failed to Ensure Palestinian Aid Dollars Kept from Terrorists, GAO Says\">systemic issues<\/a> like patriarchy and capitalism. Campaign insiders indicate any step down by Platner would require assurances that his successor aligns with the campaign\u2019s values, though further details remain unspecified. the situation has sparked reactions on social media, with footage showing Geiger campaigning with Platner and discussing societal issues, indicating her alignment with his views. Other interested candidates are also interested in taking Platner\u2019s place on the ballot.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Embattled socialist and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner will reportedly throw his support behind Maine State Rep. Valli Geiger to take his place on November\u2019s ballot.<\/p>\n<p>ABC affiliate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmtw.com\/article\/valli-geiger-graham-platner-supporting-her-senate-race-maine\/71871349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WMTW<\/a> reported on Wednesday that Platner called her on Monday night and said he was throwing his support behind her.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe said \u2018Valli you are a fighter, you have been with this movement since the beginning,\u2019\u201d Geiger told the news outlet.<\/p>\n<p>She added that she was \u201cheartbroken\u201d by the allegations against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/viral-post-wake-platner-allegations-perfectly-encapsulates-lefts-problem-toxic-masculinity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Platner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Geiger responded Tuesday on social media to the rape allegation against the Senate candidate by Jenny Racicot from Maine, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheMaineWire\/status\/2074820796866769386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writing<\/a>, \u201cI will not throw Graham under the bus, but neither will I slander or accuse Ms. Racicot of anything more than telling the truth as she experienced it. I acknowledge the pain on all sides and offer compassion on all sides.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut there are no winners here, something <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-you-black-pilled\/\" title=\"Are you feeling black-pilled?\">profoundly hopeful<\/a> has been lost,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will thank him for lighting a match to kindle a movement to remake America. Now it is our job to ensure that the movement continues to burn brighter, fiercer and to do nothing less than save our country,\u201d Geiger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmtw.com\/article\/maine-state-rep-supporter-graham-platner-reacts-allegations\/71867342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Maine Democrats face a Monday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2026\/07\/07\/democratic-factions-battle-pick-platner-replacement-before-he-leaves-maine-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deadline<\/a> to replace Platner on the ballot.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf he was to step down it would only be with a guarantee of being replaced by a candidate who he believes is true to the values and vision and policy agenda of the campaign that Maine voted for,\u201d a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-ramaswamy-reminds-some-of-andrew-yang-how-does-this-comparison-stack-up\/\" title=\"Ramaswamy&#039;s resemblance to Yang sparks analysis: How does this comparison hold up?\">campaign insider told<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2026\/07\/06\/us\/platner-campaign-accusation?smid=url-#a04074c0-e515-5c96-894c-c1cf42ed84fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Platner aide lists terms for dropping out: \u201cIf he was to step down it would only be with a guarantee of being replaced by a candidate who he believes is true to the values and vision and policy agenda of the campaign that Maine voted for.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ShaneGoldmacher?\">@ShaneGoldmacher<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x2Jyofd0xi\">https:\/\/t.co\/x2Jyofd0xi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/peterbakernyt\/status\/2074284013955453051?\">July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Maine Wire posted a clip on Tuesday of Platner and Geiger campaigning together, apparently at some point during this election cycle.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Deafening silence from \u201clongtime feminist\u201d Valli Geiger this morning <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/neLg76BG91\">pic.twitter.com\/neLg76BG91<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheMaineWire\/status\/2074459693049684231?\">July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the video, Geiger says, \u201cThis is a toxic culture. Patriarchy and extreme capitalism serve neither men nor women. But it is the sea that we swim in, and it is the sea we grew up in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She added that Platner\u2019s similar views are what attracted her to his candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>WMTV reported that others who have expressed interest in taking Platner\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/maine-dem-party-graham-platner-isnt-consenting-pushed-aside-candidate-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spot<\/a> on the ballot include former gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson, who <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >filed federal election paperwork<\/a> on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Paige Loud, who lost her bid for Maine\u2019s second congressional district, filed paperwork.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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