Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat

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.

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.

Platner has until July 13 to end his campaign, which would give the state party until July 27 to name a replacement.

A handful of Democrats have rushed to express their interest if scandal-ridden Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner drops out.

Platner ended his Senate campaign to oust Collins just days before Democrats’ deadline to replace his name on the ballot.