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

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Platner had scheduled three town halls for Sunday and Monday night in Augusta, Gorham, and Sanford. However, all three events have been canceled.

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

As of Tuesday morning, Platner remained undecided about whether to drop out of the race and wants to see a replacement nominee who shares his vision, according to a source.

The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw his bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), which would give the state party until July 27 to select a new nominee.

Platner's allies want to ensure he isn't replaced on the ballot by Gov. Janet Mills.

Graham Platner faces pressure to exit the Maine Senate race amid rape allegations. Withdrawal by July 31 at 97.2% YES.