Maine Democrats Call for Platner to Drop Out Within 24 Hours of Allegation

The Maine Democratic Party and multiple state and national lawmakers demanded Graham Platner exit his U.S. Senate race within 24 hours of Politico reporting a sexual assault allegation against him on July 6. Platner denied the claim but said he was "taking time to reflect" on his candidacy. The rapid institutional response signals party concern about resource exposure in a contested election where Senate control is at stake.