Sanders Demands Platner Withdraw | Burlington News

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

Senator Bernie Sanders is now demanding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner withdraw from the race amid new sexual assault allegations, a move that marks a dramatic reversal after Sanders had previously backed Platner enthusiastically. With Maine seen as a pivotal battleground for Senate control, the pressure is mounting as other Democratic leaders, including Senator Peter Welch and Representative Becca Balint, join the call for accountability. Platner denies the claims but is reportedly reconsidering his campaign, and if he steps aside by next Monday, a replacement may still be able to…