Platner Under Fire in Maine Senate Race | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, Graham Platner, is under fire after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault in late 2021 — an allegation he denies but is now facing mounting pressure to drop out. National Democratic leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have condemned the claims and demanded his immediate withdrawal, warning the DSCC will cut funding if he stays in the race. With the Maine Senate seat a top target for Democrats and the July deadline looming for replacing Platner on the ballot, the party has officially called for his exit, urging the campaign to…