Platner Under Fire Over Rape Allegations | Duluth News

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under mounting pressure to drop out after an ex-girlfriend accused him of rape in 2021 — a claim he denies. Prominent Democrats, including Minnesota’s Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are demanding his immediate withdrawal. The fallout intensifies as his past controversies resurface — from Nazi-symbol tattoos to prior allegations of misconduct — and even his former supporter, Governor Tim Walz, now says Platner must step aside to ensure a viable challenger against Republican Susan Collins. With a July 13 deadline looming, the Maine Democratic Party scrambles to find a replacement who can win the seat. 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/1f122f61ff06da52