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

A woman has come forward to accuse Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic candidate for Senate, of sexually assaulting her.

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

Some rushed to defend the embattled Senate nominee, while others called to move on given the severity of the allegations.

Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

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.