Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

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.

Some rushed to defend the embattled Senate nominee, while others called to move on given the severity of the allegations.

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

Monday's accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.

The Maine Democratic Party called on the oyster farmer to withdraw his Senate candidacy.

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.

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

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

Platner has denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by Maine resident Jenny Racicot as calls for him to exit the pivotal race mount.