Sanders was an early supporter of Platner’s campaign and was his highest-profile endorsement.

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

The Maine Democratic Party called on the oyster farmer to withdraw his Senate candidacy.

Sen. Bernie Sanders has yet to weigh in on the new sexual assault allegations made against Graham Platner

Sanders issued the statements nearly 24 hours after news of the allegations against the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine first broke.

Sanders said he recommended Platner step aside in light of the ‘very serious allegations’

Democrats are divided over who bears responsibility for Graham Platner's rise after new allegations reignited questions about candidate vetting.