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Top Democrats urge Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race

Leading Democrats are urging Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to leave the race in response to sexual assault allegations.

Published Jul 7, 2026, 11:49 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Top Democrats have publicly urged Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race after sexual assault allegations surfaced. Party leaders broke their silence to call for Platner to drop his candidacy in response to the accusations.

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