Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation

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1. Roll Call

   Democrats call on Platner to step down as he denies sexual assault allegation ↗ (opens Roll Call)

   Published Jul 6, 2026

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   Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner speaks at his election night event in Blue Hill, Maine, on June 9.

2. KBRW

   Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation ↗ (opens KBRW)

   Published Jul 7, 2026

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   Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.

3. The Center Square

   Platner to ‘reflect’ on Senate bid amid sexual assault allegations ↗ (opens The Center Square)

   Published Jul 7, 2026

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   (The Center Square) — Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner says he's taking some time off the campaign trail to consider the "best path forward" amid claims that he sexually assaulted a woman six years ago, despite denying the allegations.

4. ABC 7 San Francisco

   Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation ↗ (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

   Published Jul 7, 2026

   Same headline from 5 more outlets

   ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

   In the wake of the report, a number of Democrats across the country called for Platner to get out of the race.

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