The progressive candidate faces a swift collapse in Democratic support following a credible new accusation, adding to months of controversy over a covered Nazi tattoo and rhetoric labeled as antisemitic; under Maine law, Democrats can replace Platner with another candidate if he withdraws by July 13

Platner issued the statement shortly after the new allegation was made public Monday.

Graham Platner, the progressive Democrat running for Senate in Maine, has been accused of sexual assault and says he will weigh his options.

The Maine Democrat again denies misconduct but is considering “the path forward,” which could mean withdrawal in favor of a new nominee.

Under Maine law, Platner has just one week — until next Monday — to remove his name from the ballot.

Monday's accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.

The Maine Democratic Party called on the oyster farmer to withdraw his Senate candidacy.

The progressive candidate faces a swift collapse in Democratic support following a credible new accusation, adding to months of controversy over a covered Nazi tattoo and rhetoric…

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner says the allegation is "categorically false", but is considering his next steps as the report prompts several key backers to withdraw their…

Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is under pressure to drop out of the race after a new allegation of sexual assault.

Democrats urged Platner to exit the race after a woman came forward with allegations that Platner sexually assaulted her while intoxicated.

Democrats urged Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race amid assault allegations. Withdrawal by November 2 at 95.8% YES.

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. The…

Democrats urge Graham Platner to withdraw amid rape allegations. Dropout before midterms at 97.5% YES.

Democrats urge Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw amid rape allegations. Withdrawal before midterms at 97.6% YES.

Graham Platner faces calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a rape allegation. Withdrawal before the midterms at 98.2% YES.

His Senate campaign has collapsed following sexual assault allegations. Here’s the latest on if and when he’ll go away and who might replace him.

Key Democratic allies are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, amid sexual assault allegations that he denies. Some are encouraging him to drop out.