POLITICSJul 7 · 20:13 UTCLOUISIANA ILLUMINATORJacob Fischler

With US Senate control in play, Democrats rush to dump Maine’s Platner

Democrats are urging Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to step aside amid sexual assault allegations, leading to withdrawn endorsements and a potential nominee replacement. The race is critical for Democrats to regain Senate control, with Platner denying the claims but facing calls to withdraw by July 13.

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