Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing mounting pressure to withdraw from his campaign following allegations of sexual assault. The controversy surfaced after a report detailed an allegation that Platner assaulted a former girlfriend, Maine resident Jenny Racicot, five years ago.
The Maine Democratic Party has urged Platner to immediately exit the race and stated he will have no role in selecting a replacement. A growing number of Democrats and key allies have called for his withdrawal, with some pulling their endorsements.
Platner has denied the allegations but stated he is reflecting on his path forward and considering next steps for his campaign. Under state law, he has one week to decide whether to drop out, leaving the Democratic Party with a brief window of time to replace him on the ballot.