Maine Democrats are embarking on a two-week sprint to pick a new nominee for one of the year’s most important races in the wake of Graham Platner’s decision this week to suspend his Senate campaign after allegations of sexual assault, which he denies.

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

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.