Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:12:19 GMT

Several top Democratic figures call on beleaguered Maine Senate candidate, who denies accusation, to step downCalls for Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, to withdraw his candidacy intensified Monday after a woman accused him of sexual assault in an exclusive report by Politico.While Platner denied the claims, many top Democratic figures quickly called on the beleaguered nominee to step down. Continue reading...

Read the full article at www.theguardian.com →

The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault — www.rawstory.com
Center: Democrats call on Platner to step down as he denies sexual assault allegation — www.rollcall.com
Center-Left: Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses — www.axios.com
Center-Right: When is deadline for Democrats to replace Platner in Maine Senate race? — thehill.com
Center-Right: Senate Democrats’ campaign arm calls for Platner to drop out of Maine race — thehill.com
Right: 'Taking time to reflect': Graham Platner responds to most recent sexual misconduct allegations against him — www.theblaze.com
Right: Graham Platner Weighs 'Best Path Forward' in Senate Race After Denying Sexual Assault Allegation — www.breitbart.com

← Back to FlashTopics.com