Platner's allies want to ensure he isn't replaced on the ballot by Gov. Janet Mills.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Maine Democrats are rushing to come up with a plan to quickly replace Graham Platner, their embattled Senate nominee, if he ends his campaign in the wake of a rape allegation that…

Who could replace Graham Platner?

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

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.

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.

Platner's allies want to ensure he isn't replaced on the ballot by Gov. Janet Mills.