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Senate Democrats’ campaign arm calls for Platner to drop out of Maine race

World · 2 min · 4h ago · The Guardian, The Hill
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Democratic leaders called on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race on Monday, following a woman's accusation of sexual assault against him. The accusation was reported in a Politico story published that day. Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who leads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, both urged Platner to step aside, characterizing the allegations as "incredibly disturbing." Platner, who won the Democratic primary last month, has denied the accusation.

The deadline for Platner to withdraw from the November ballot is July 13, according to reporting on the matter.

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The thread

  1. Poll: Majority of Maine voters would want Platner to drop out after another scandal
  2. Platner’s unraveling may keep the Senate in play for Democrats
  3. Platner faces calls to step down after new accusations
  4. Platner says he's taking time to consider future of Maine Senate bid