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.
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Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.
Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Platner has denied wrongdoing but said on Monday he would take time "to reflect on the best path forward."
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.
Maine Democrats scramble to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner, who suspended his campaign due to 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 allegations could jeopardize Democratic…
Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid assault claims. Withdrawal by July 31 at 95.5% YES.
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…
Graham Platner faces calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a rape allegation. Withdrawal before the midterms at 98.2% YES.
Platner has denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by Maine resident Jenny Racicot as calls for him to exit the pivotal race mount.
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.
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.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has said he is considering his options. But Democrats in Maine and nationally are calling on him to withdraw from the race.
Graham Platner faces pressure to exit the Maine Senate race amid rape allegations. Withdrawal by July 31 at 97.2% YES.
Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid allegations. Withdrawal by November 2 at 98% YES.
The Democratic candidate said he was suspending his campaign but insisted that this was not an admission of guilt regarding the allegations against him.
Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid assault allegations. Withdrawal before the midterms at 96.6% YES.
Graham Platner may withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid assault allegations. Withdrawal before the midterms at 96.7% YES.
Maine Democrats urge Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw amid assault allegations. Withdrawal by July 31 at 95.7% YES.
Maine Democrats accuse Senate candidate Graham Platner of improper influence amid pressure to withdraw. Withdrawal before midterms at 96% YES.
Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw amid assault allegations. Withdrawal by July 31 at 97.5% YES.