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Democrats call on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

Democrats call on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

Summary

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, has been accused of sexual assault by a woman he previously dated. Platner denies the allegation, but at least 13 Democrats have asked him to leave the Senate race.

Key Facts

  • Graham Platner is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine.
  • A woman who previously dated Platner has accused him of sexual assault.
  • Platner denies the sexual assault claim.
  • At least 13 members of the Democratic Party have publicly called for Platner to drop out of the race.
  • The calls for Platner to exit the race come amid an ongoing U.S. Senate election campaign in Maine.
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