Khanna had endorsed and campaigned with Platner, but withdrew his support after the candidate was accused of sexual assault.

Khanna urges Platner to exit Maine Senate race amid rape allegation. Democrats winning the Maine Senate race in 2026 at 62.5% YES.

The pair withdrew their endorsements of Platner after a new set of sexual assault allegations were revealed.

Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

Troy Jackson, who lost last month’s Democratic primary for Maine governor, has been floated as a possible successor to Platner.

The Maine Democrat floated as a possible replacement for Graham Platner is accused of hitting a woman with a water bottle.

Troy Jackson filed paperwork with the FEC to fundraise for a possible bid if Graham Platner were to suspend his Senate campaign.