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POLITICSJul 7 · 09:03 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy KIMBERLEE KRUESI and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman claimed Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner assaulted her in 2021 while he was drunk, leading to withdrawn endorsements and Democratic Party leaders urging him to step down. Platner denied the allegation but said he would consider his campaign's next steps as the race faces turmoil.

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