Several prominent Democratic figures have called for Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, to withdraw from the race after a woman accused him of sexual assault, according to a report by Politico. Platner has denied the allegations, but the calls for his resignation have intensified.
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Calls for Graham Platner to Withdraw from Senate Race Following Allegation
Democratic leaders are urging Graham Platner to step down from his Senate candidacy in Maine following a sexual assault allegation made against him. Platner has denied the accusation.
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