Maine Democrats would have to act quickly if Senate candidate Graham Platner withdraws from the race over sexual assault allegations.

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The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

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

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.

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

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

Maine’s party leadership calls for Platner to withdraw after after sexual assault allegation emerges

Progressive organizers demand a candidate who prioritizes working people in Maine Senate race. Should Graham Platner drop out over sexual assault allegations, who will replace…

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.

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.…

“It’s time for Graham Platner to drop out and allow for someone else to be nominated,” said Sen. Mark Kelly.