Democrats Push Maine Senate Hopeful to Withdraw Over Allegation
TL;DR
Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Sen. Gillibrand, are pressuring Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner to drop out after a 2021 sexual assault allegation surfaced. Platner is weighing his future as the party negotiates a potential replacement; Maine law allows withdrawal by July 13, after which a replacement nominee would be chosen. The controversy complicates Democrats’ effort to flip the seat from Susan Collins and could affect DSCC backing unless Platner leaves the race.
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- Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses Axios
- Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her Politico
- Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race Fox News
- Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation BBC
- Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race? The New York Times
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