Maine's Senate race has entered a new phase after the state's Democratic Party urged its own nominee, Graham Platner, to withdraw following multiple allegations from women. Platner denies the allegations, while his wife has publicly defended him. The controversy now casts fresh uncertainty over one of the nation's most closely watched Senate contests, where Republican Susan Collins is seeking another term. Here's everything you need to know about the latest political developments.

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U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a new allegation from a Maine woman who said he forced her to have sex with him nearly five years ago, which Platner denies.

Jenny Racicot, who once dated Platner, said he showed up at her home in 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner said the allegation is “categorically false.”

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 has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Operatives in D.C. and Maine are floating four names to take on Susan Collins as calls grow for the progressive oysterman to exit the race.

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

Anger is ripping through the Democratic Party as officials figure out what to do next if Platner were to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation.

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

CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or…

Democratic Party leaders urge Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations.

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…

Graham Platner denies allegations and says he is ‘reflecting on best path forward’

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

Democrats across the U.S. are withdrawing support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after an allegation of sexual assault.

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

A lot of people called for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s Senate race Monday night, after a rape allegation surfaced against the Democratic nominee. But relatively few of…

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

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.

Maine's Senate race has entered a new phase after the state's Democratic Party urged its own nominee, Graham Platner, to withdraw following multiple allegations from women.…