Maine Senate Race in Chaos | Tulsa News

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

Maine’s Senate race just exploded — Democratic hopeful Graham Platner faces a serious sexual assault allegation, forcing a high-stakes decision that could reshape the entire election. With Maine a must-win for Democrats, Platner’s denial hasn’t erased the pressure: withdraw by July 13th to avoid national party fallout, or stay and battle incumbent Susan Collins under a cloud of controversy. This twist adds urgency to a season already packed with critical races in North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Texas — where Democrats are fighting to flip seats or hold ground. Meanwhile, Michigan’s Senate…