‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Makes Decision On Maine Senate Run

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey addressed speculation that he could replace disgraced Maine Democrat Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race, revealing that he seriously considered a run before deciding against it. 

The former “Sexiest Man Alive,” 60, said he gave the idea “real thought” before concluding he could make a greater impact outside elected office. 

“Over the past several days, I’ve been asked a question more than once: Would you ever run for the United States Senate?” Dempsey wrote in an op-ed published in the Portland Press Herald earlier this week.

Ultimately, he decided to stick to his day job.

“As I reflected on all of this, I kept coming back to one question: Do I truly want to serve in Congress?” he wrote.

“After a lot of thought, I realized the answer is no. Not because public service isn’t honorable — it absolutely is. But because I believe I can contribute more effectively through the life I’ve already built,” Dempsey said.

He ended the piece by encouraging fans to help others no matter what.

“That’s the work I want to keep doing. So no, I’m not running for office. But I am asking something of the people who do,” he wrote, encouraging the community to “Lead with humility. Tell the truth. Put people before party.”

Dempsey’s comments come as Democrats search for a replacement after Platner suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate after a series of scandals — ranging from his Nazi-themed tattoo and raunchy social media posts to allegations of troubling behavior, sexual assault, and even rape.

Several names have since been floated online as potential replacements, including anti-ICE children’s content creator Rachel Accurso, known as “Ms. Rachel.”