Sen. Bernie Sanders says Platner should drop out of the Senate race after sexual assault allegation

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner should step aside after a sexual assault allegation. Democrats across the U.S. are withdrawing support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after an allegation of sexual assault. Platner, who denies the accusation, has not resigned but is considering his next steps. He canceled town hall events this week. The allegation involves a woman who claims Platner assaulted her in 2021. Pressure is mounting for Platner to withdraw, as Maine law has tight deadlines for replacing candidates. Democrats are divided on who should replace him, with names like Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah mentioned. Platner's supporters say they're devastated and waiting for his next statement. The post Sen. Bernie Sanders says Platner should drop out of the Senate race after sexual assault allegation first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .