Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement Democratic Senate nominee look poisoned.

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

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

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

Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

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.…

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

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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.

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?

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.