"I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine," Sanders, a prominent progressive backer of Platner and his biggest national ally, said in a statement.

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as…

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.

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.

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner says he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” on Monday after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he…

US Senate candidate Graham Platner denied allegations of sexual assault, but the Maine Democrat also said his campaign is considering the "best path forward."

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

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…

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

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following…

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

Sanders issued the statements nearly 24 hours after news of the allegations against the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine first broke.

US Sen. Bernie Sanders called for Maine Democrat Graham Platner to exit the Senate race after sexual assault allegations.