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Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing intense pressure from party leadership to withdraw from the race following sexual assault allegations. Platner has denied the claims but is currently reflecting on his future as the party threatens to pull financial support.
Image source, Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 6 July 2026 Updated 4 hours ago Top Democrats are calling for Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic candidate for the US Senate, to drop out of the race after a woman he previously dated accused him of sexual assault.
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