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Democrats urge Graham Platner to quit over new allegation
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: 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 07, 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.
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