The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.
The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.
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July 7, 2026 4:40PM (EDT)
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188 on June 7, 2026 in Portland, Maine. Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee and will face incumbent Sen. Collins (R-ME) for Maine's U.S. Senate seat in the general election. (Photo by Laura Brett/Getty Images)
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US Sen. Bernie Sanders called for Maine Democrat Graham Platner to exit the Senate race after sexual assault allegations.
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Democrats urged Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race amid assault allegations. Withdrawal by November 2 at 95.8% YES.
