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Graham Platner faces tight deadline in Maine Senate race amid calls to drop out

Graham Platner faces tight deadline in Maine Senate race amid calls to drop out

Summary

Democrat Graham Platner is under pressure to leave the Maine Senate race because of a sexual assault accusation that he denies. He must decide to quit by July 13, or he will remain the Democratic candidate.

Key Facts

  • Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
  • He faces a sexual assault allegation, which he denies.
  • Some people are asking him to end his campaign because of this accusation.
  • Platner’s deadline to drop out is July 13.
  • If he does not quit by that date, he will stay on the ballot as the Democratic nominee.
  • The information comes from a CBS News report with correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
  • Platner’s decision will affect the outcome of the Maine Senate race.
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