- A woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner of sexual assault from 2021; Platner denies the claim and says he’s weighing next steps for his campaign.
- Prominent Democrats and supporters have pulled endorsements and party leaders urged him to withdraw, with the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm saying it won’t spend on the race if he remains the nominee.
- The allegation has thrown the crucial race against longtime Sen. Susan Collins into turmoil — state law would allow a replacement on the ballot if Platner withdraws by July 13.
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