Dems uphill climb for Senate majority just got a lot steeper with latest Platner allegation

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Maine's U.S. Senate seat, faces a rape allegation. Maine Democratic Party Chair Heather Sirocki called for Platner to withdraw from the race on [date]. Platner has not publicly responded to the allegation or the withdrawal calls. The Maine Senate race is one of several competitive seats Democrats are targeting in the 2026 election cycle.

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