Democrats urge Platner to bow out of Maine race after allegations
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A majority of Senate Democrats are calling on Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a dating partner accused him of sexual assault; 34 of 47 Democratic senators had publicly urged exit as of Tuesday, with top leaders including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand backing the call. Platner denies the allegations and has not yet decided his path forward, while some former allies have withdrawn endorsements and the Maine Democratic Party has also urged him to quit; several senators remain silent or uncommitted as the tracker updates.
- A majority of Senate Dems say Platner should drop out. Here's where they all stand. Politico
- Democrats Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits The New York Times
- Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says he removed condoms without consent during sex The Washington Post
- With Graham Platner, Democrats Got Drunk on the Beer Test The Atlantic
- Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies CNN
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