Democrats urge Graham Platner to quit over new allegation

Prominent Democrats called on Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out after a new sexual assault allegation.

WHO:

Prominent Democrats

WHAT:

Called on Graham Platner to quit the race over a new sexual assault allegation

WHEN:

Jul 7, 2026 at 7:13 AM ET

WHERE:

USA

WHY:

They were reacting to a new sexual assault allegation from a former romantic partner describing an incident from five years ago.

How this story developed (showing 19 of 19 earlier reports)

Platner Withdraws US Senate Bid in Maine · Jul 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Maine Democrats seek replacement after Platner suspends bid · Jul 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign after assault claim · Jul 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET
Maine Democrats seek new Senate nominee after Platner exit · Jul 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Platner Drops Maine Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegation · Jul 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign; Democrats seek new candidate · Jul 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race · Jul 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign · Jul 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Platner campaign mobilizes Maine backers for replacement fight · Jul 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Maine Democrats accuse Platner team of interfering with nominee process · Jul 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Graham Platner faces more abuse allegations amid calls to exit · Jul 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Democrats call for Graham Platner to exit Maine race · Jul 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Maine Democrats Reject Platner in Senate replacement · Jul 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Maine Democrats consider replacing Graham Platner · Jul 8, 2026 at 1:48 AM ET
Democrats urge Platner to drop Maine Senate bid · Jul 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault · Jul 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Graham Platner faces calls to quit Maine Senate race · Jul 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after assault allegation · Jul 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Platner says campaign is deciding best path forward · Jul 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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