Joanie Monteith

Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to step aside following a sexual assault allegation from a former romantic partner. Platner denies the claim, which involves an incident in 2021 where he allegedly entered a woman's home while drunk and assaulted her. Supporters are divided, with some expressing heartbreak and others urging him to remain in the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the claim but has not resigned, while a woman alleges he assaulted her in 2021. Supporters express divided reactions, with some calling for his resignation and others defending his campaign.

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate nominee, faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to calls for him to resign. Platner denies the allegation and has paused campaign events, causing Democrats to reconsider their strategy in the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. A supporter expressed heartbreak and uncertainty about continuing to support him.

Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, prompting Democrats to reconsider their support as the party scrambles to address the impact on the Senate race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner denies the allegations and has not resigned, but the controversy threatens Democrats' chances of winning the Senate.