Senate Democrats’ campaign arm calls for Platner to drop out of Maine race

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:16:40 GMT

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and Chair Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) on Monday called on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee. "The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing –– violence, abuse and sexual assault are absolutely unacceptable," Schumer and Gillibrand said in a joint statement. "Graham Platner...

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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-Left: Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: Platner says he's taking time to consider future of Maine Senate bid — www.axios.com
Right: 'Taking time to reflect': Graham Platner responds to most recent sexual misconduct allegations against him — www.theblaze.com
Right: Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand Call for Platner to 'Immediately Withdraw' from Maine Senate Race — www.breitbart.com
Right: Schumer urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race after sex-assault claim — www.washingtontimes.com

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