Democrats’ narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Summary
A sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, has complicated Democrats’ efforts to win the Senate majority. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate lead, and Maine is a key state for Democrats to gain seats, but Platner's future on the ballot is uncertain. His main opponent is five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins.Key Facts
- Graham Platner, Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faces a new sexual assault allegation he denies.
- Republicans lead the Senate 53-47, and Democrats need to flip at least four seats to gain a majority.
- Maine is seen as a critical state for Democrats to win a Senate seat.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer initially supported Platner but is now urging him to withdraw.
- If Platner withdraws by July 13, Democrats can replace him on the ballot; otherwise, he will run with little national support.
- Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, has served five terms and has strong electoral history in Maine.
- Other key Senate races include Alaska, where Democrat Mary Peltola challenges Republican Dan Sullivan.
- Democrats face challenges in key races but see opportunities to gain Senate seats.
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