Troy Jackson, who lost last month’s Democratic primary for Maine governor, has been floated as a possible successor to Platner.

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

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

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

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

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Troy Jackson, who lost last month’s Democratic primary for Maine governor, has been floated as a possible successor to Platner.

The Maine Democrat floated as a possible replacement for Graham Platner is accused of hitting a woman with a water bottle.

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.

Troy Jackson filed paperwork with the FEC to fundraise for a possible bid if Graham Platner were to suspend his Senate campaign.

“It’s time for Graham Platner to drop out and allow for someone else to be nominated,” said Sen. Mark Kelly.

Platner has denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by Maine resident Jenny Racicot as calls for him to exit the pivotal race mount.

"If Graham’s stepping away, I am very, very interested and think I’m the best person to replace him," said Jackson, the former Maine Senate president.

Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.

Veterans groups urge Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation. Withdrawal by July 31 at 97.6% YES.

Platner is facing renewed pressure to drop out of the race before a Monday deadline to replace him on the ballot after he was accused of sexual assault. He denies the allegation.