Maine Democrats Urge Graham Platner to Withdraw Amid Allegations

The political fallout surrounding Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee escalated dramatically Tuesday as his own party took an extraordinary step that could reshape one of the state’s most closely watched races.

After weeks of mounting controversy, party leaders made it clear they no longer believe their nominee should remain in the race.

The Maine Democratic Party formally called on U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race Tuesday, saying it can no longer support his candidacy following multiple allegations made by women in recent weeks.