Patrick Dempsey Gave 'Real Thought' to Running For Senate in Maine
Actor Patrick Dempsey confirms he considered a U.S. Senate bid in Maine following public speculation.
What happened
Patrick Dempsey has addressed rumors regarding a potential run for the U.S. Senate in Maine to replace Graham Platner. The actor stated he gave the prospect real thought but ultimately decided against entering the race.
Coverage from Variety, Yahoo, and WGME confirms the actor's decision to decline a candidacy. Outlets including RawStory and 10TV note that the discussion surrounding his potential involvement emerged as a scandal impacts the ongoing Senate race, prompting Democrats to weigh options for a replacement. Future developments will center on the Democratic party's search for a candidate in the wake of the current Senate race scandal.
Reports from Fox News indicate the actor has issued warnings to politicians, though coverage does not yet specify which candidates may enter the field next.
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Questions people are asking
Is Patrick Dempsey running for Senate?
No, he has stated he will not run for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
Who was Dempsey expected to replace?
He was mentioned as a potential replacement for Graham Platner.
Why was Dempsey considered as a candidate?
Reports indicate his name surfaced as a possible emergency candidate following a scandal in the Senate race.
Coverage (7)
- Grey's Anatomy star emerges as possible emergency candidate as scandal rocks Senate race rawstory.com · 45d ago
- With All Due Respect, Nobody Asked You, Patrick Dempsey Pajiba · 45d ago
- Patrick Dempsey Says He Gave ‘Real Thought’ To Running For Senate To Replace Graham Platner Yahoo · 45d ago
- 'Grey's Anatomy' star Patrick Dempsey fires sharp warning at politicians as he speaks on rumored Senate run Fox News · 45d ago
- Patrick Dempsey says he won't run for U.S. Senate WGME · 45d ago
- Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement 10TV · 45d ago
- Patrick Dempsey Gave 'Real Thought' to Running For Senate in Maine Variety · 45d ago
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