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Platner faces calls to step down after new accusations

Jul 6, 2026Center

Democrats and progressives on Monday called for Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign amid a new accusation of sexual assault. “I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), previously a vocal defender of the Senate candidate, wrote on social media.…

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