POLITICSJul 6 · 22:23 UTCPOLITICO RSSBy Andrew Howard

Maine’s Democratic Party leadership calls on Platner to drop out following POLITICO report

Maine’s Democratic Party leaders are urging Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw after a report alleging he sexually assaulted a former partner. Platner denies the accusations, and the party can replace him on the ballot if he exits by July 13.

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