Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation and reports of a Nazi-symbol tattoo. Prominent Democrats, including party leadership, have rescinded their endorsements and urged him to step aside.
Why it matters
The scandal threatens Democratic control of the Senate, highlighting the political stakes of candidate vetting and the impact of personal conduct on electoral viability.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Getty Images Top Democrats are calling for Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic candidate for the US Senate, to drop out of the race after a woman he previously dated accused him of sexual assault.
The article reports on the calls for resignation and the allegations neutrally, citing multiple sources and the candidate's own response.
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