Bernie Sanders calls on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit race over sexual assault allegation

Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle

2h ago· 5 min readenNews

Summary

Sen. Bernie Sanders has joined a growing list of Democratic lawmakers calling for Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation. The allegation, which Platner denies, involves a woman who claims Platner assaulted her in 2021. Platner has canceled town hall events and is considering his next steps as pressure mounts. Maine's tight deadlines for replacing candidates complicate the situation, with potential replacements like Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah being discussed. Platner's supporters say they are devastated and awaiting his next statement.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault

Sanders said in a statement that he spoke with the candidate and 'in light of these very serious allegations'

Platner is considering his next steps and has canceled town hall events this week

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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 Platner after the allegation, which Platner denies. Platner is considering his

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