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Platner Drops Senate Race in Maine | Minneapolis News
Graham Platner has dropped out of Maine’s Senate race just before the deadline, ending his bid after facing sexual assault allegations from a woman who claims he entered her home uninvited — accusations he denies as politically motivated smears. Major Democratic leaders, including Schumer and Gillibrand, pushed for his exit, and campaign groups withdrew support, leaving him without a viable path forward. With the Senate seat now up for grabs, the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27th to pick a new candidate — a pivotal race that could shift control of the Senate. Platner even urged an…
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