Platner Under Fire as Dems Demand Exit | Wilmington News

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

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is in freefall after a woman accused him of rape nearly five years ago — a scandal that’s triggered a firestorm within the Democratic Party. Top figures including Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna have revoked their endorsements, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding he drop out immediately. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee says it won’t fund the race if he stays on the ballot, putting Maine — a key swing state — in jeopardy ahead of midterms. With a July 13 deadline to replace him, the party is racing to find a new nominee…