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1. Jul 7, 2026event

   Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation

   Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.

   PBS NewsHour
2. Jul 7, 2026milestone

   NATO spending pressure returned

   Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NATO clear ahead of its summit this week. (Image credit: CJ Gunther).

   NPR World
3. Jul 7, 2026event

   Calls Grow for Graham Platner to Quit Race Over New Allegation

   A growing number of prominent Democrats are calling on Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race following a new sexual assault allegation. The claim comes from a former romantic partner who shared details of an incident from five years ago. Platner has explicitly denied the allegations. NBC’s Ryan No.

   NBC News
4. Jul 7, 2026event

   Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

   Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.

   NPR Politics
5. Jul 7, 2026event

   Abandoned by Allies, Graham Platner Faces Pressure to End Maine Senate Campaign

   After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him.

   The New York Times Politics
6. Jul 7, 2026event

   Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation

   Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation false but said he would “reflect” on his political path forward, as many allies rescinded their endorsements.

   The New York Times
7. Jul 7, 2026event

   Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges

   A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.

   CBS News
8. Jul 7, 2026event

   Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out

   Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California and Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexually assaulted a woman.

   The New York Times Politics
9. Jul 6, 2026event

   Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?

   Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.

   The New York Times Politics
10. Jul 6, 2026event

    Maine’s Democratic Party leadership calls on Platner to drop out following POLITICO report

    The leaders of Maine’s Democratic Party are calling on Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race, after POLITICO reported Monday that a woman who he dated said he forced her to have sex with him. Their call for Platner’s exit is notable, given the state party has the ability to replace him on the ballot.

    Politico
11. Jul 7, 2026

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