Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race
Summary
Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, faces sexual assault allegations but has not left the race. Several Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders, have urged him to drop out, while the Maine Democratic Party has not yet announced how it will choose a replacement if Platner withdraws.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine as a Democrat.
- He has been accused of sexual assault, including a claim he removed condoms during sex without consent.
- Platner denies all the allegations.
- Senator Bernie Sanders, a longtime supporter, suggested Platner should step down.
- The accusations surfaced publicly on Monday and Tuesday.
- The Maine Democratic Party is responsible for picking a replacement candidate if Platner drops out but has not announced any plans.
- The Senate race against Republican Susan Collins is seen as important for control of the Senate.
- Platner has not said whether he will leave the race.
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