Platner Under Fire in Maine Senate Race | Spokane News

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 refocus on Maine voters’ priorities. This scandal, coming on the heels of other controversies like a Nazi tattoo and offensive online posts, marks a critical turning point for Platner’s candidacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65c935d3cae66cd7