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

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

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.

He's now 'taking time' to consider the path forward...

Monday's accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

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…

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.

Key Democratic allies are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, amid sexual assault allegations that he denies. Some are encouraging him to drop out.

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

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

"If Graham’s stepping away, I am very, very interested and think I’m the best person to replace him," said Jackson, the former Maine Senate president.

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.

Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.

Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their…

Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame – but people are learning the wrong lessons.

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