Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Faces Calls to Withdraw Amid Rape Allegation
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies rape accusations but faces increasing pressure to exit the race.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies rape accusations but faces increasing pressure to exit the race.
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Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell calls for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following rape allegations he denies, highlighting concerns within the Democratic Party.
NBC Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 3:27 AM
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Following a fresh sexual assault allegation, Democrats are struggling to defend their Maine Senate candidate, Platner.
National Review | Jul 8, 2026, 2:28 AM
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Following ongoing controversies, a fresh sexual misconduct allegation against Graham Platner has prompted calls from leading Democrats for him to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
CBS Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 1:04 AM
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With sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner, Maine Democrats must decide by July 27 whether to select a new Senate candidate for the general election ballot.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 9:24 PM
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With state Sen. Mallory McMorrow out, the Michigan Democratic Senate primary narrows to a contest between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 9:04 PM
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Uncertainty over Mitch McConnell’s medical condition fuels talk of Thomas Massie potentially replacing him in the Senate before a critical August 3 deadline.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 8:50 PM
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Following serious sexual assault allegations, progressive Senator Bernie Sanders and other Democrats call on Graham Platner to step down as Maine’s Senate candidate.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 5:31 PM
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Following sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, Senator Bernie Sanders has recommended that Platner withdraw from the race.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 5:28 PM
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Democratic leader Zohran Mamdani joins others in calling for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following a rape allegation.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Top Senate Democrats question whether a Justice Department settlement shields Trump family businesses from tax audits and prosecutions.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 3:50 PM
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Abdul El-Sayed and other Democrats prepare for a key debate as Gary Peters retires after 12 years in the Senate.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 3:44 PM
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President Trump begins NATO Summit in Ankara amid ongoing alliance tensions, while Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign falters after assault allegations.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:33 PM
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Following a Politico report alleging sexual assault, Senator Bernie Sanders and other prominent Democrats have called on Graham Platner to step aside from the Maine Senate race.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 12:59 PM
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The televised debate follows the withdrawal of a third candidate, intensifying the contest for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate race.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 11:12 AM
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With four months until the 2026 midterm elections, both Republicans and Democrats express confidence as a dozen competitive Senate seats could shift control of the chamber.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
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Democratic leaders urge nominee Graham Platner to withdraw following accusations of sexual assault, threatening the party’s efforts to gain Senate control.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 7:10 AM
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces multiple sexual assault allegations, with a key withdrawal deadline approaching for the Democratic Party to select a replacement nominee.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:18 AM
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Serious allegations against Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner have intensified calls for his withdrawal, complicating Democrats' efforts to secure the Maine Senate seat.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:17 AM
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following new accusations of sexual assault and multiple credible allegations.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 11:50 PM
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Facing dwindling support, Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow has ended her bid for the U.S. Senate nomination, leaving two left-leaning candidates to compete in the primary.
Daily Caller | Jul 6, 2026, 7:08 AM
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Amid low polling numbers, Michigan state Senate majority whip Mallory McMorrow has ended her bid for the U.S. Senate, clearing the way for a Democratic primary contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 12:26 AM
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Following recent victories by democratic socialist candidates in New York Democratic primaries, calls are growing for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run against Sen. Chuck Schumer for his Senate seat in 2028.
The Hill | Jul 1, 2026, 12:54 PM
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El-Sayed's victory over moderate Haley Stevens marks the first progressive statewide primary win in Michigan, a state carried by Donald Trump in 2024.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 5, 2026, 8:13 PMShowing 409-432 of 1,016 articles.