Platner Under Fire in Maine Senate Race | Texas News

Maine’s Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is facing a major scandal after a woman accused him of rape in 2021 — a claim he denies as false. Once seen as the Democrats’ best chance to unseat GOP incumbent Susan Collins, Platner now faces mounting pressure from top party figures including Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders, and Senate colleagues, all urging him to drop out. The Maine Democratic Party has officially called for his withdrawal, with a July 27 deadline to replace him. The race’s outcome could reshape the Senate’s balance of power. 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/ccedd712e4dc3a31