Speculation that Patrick Dempsey could pursue a U.S. Senate seat has mounted ahead of the 2026 elections. The political buzz surrounding the Grey's Anatomy actor began after Graham Platner, the oyster farmer who secured the Democratic nomination in June, was accused by a former girlfriend of s-xual assault. While he denied the accusations, Platner announced his decision to end his pursuit of Maine's U.S. Senate seat in an 11-minute video on X. While the Maine Democratic Party only had until July 27 to name a replacement candidate, Dempsey emerged as a potential last-minute contender, RadarOnline.com can reveal.