Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, wth greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

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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.

The Maine Democrat again denies misconduct but is considering “the path forward,” which could mean withdrawal in favor of a new nominee.

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.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner says the allegation is "categorically false", but is considering his next steps as the report prompts several key backers to withdraw their…

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

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.

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…

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

A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S.

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.…

A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to

Democrats aren't calling on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out because of principles. They just think that he is going to lose.

Following an allegation of sexual assault, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine is considering his future. What would his exit mean for the race, and for the broader direction…

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.

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.