The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.

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Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

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

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.

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…

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.

The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has…

The Platner campaign insisted it wasn’t trying to unduly influence the party, saying it was simply trying “to understand what this process would look like” as he weighs his next…

Graham Platner faces accusations of influencing his replacement amid scandal. Withdrawal before midterms at 95.6% YES.

Candidates in Maine are preparing for a mini-primary, even as Platner drags his feet and ideological sparring rages.

Though Graham Platner’s Senate campaign might be ending, Republicans aren’t yet changing their spending strategy for Maine’s hotly contested Senate race.

Maine Democrats accuse Senate candidate Graham Platner of improper influence amid pressure to withdraw. Withdrawal before midterms at 96% YES.

Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid assault claims. Withdrawal by July 31 at 95.5% YES.