Amna Nawaz
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More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation
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July 7, 2026
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6:23Now PlayingThe list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his path forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the future of the race with Steve Mistler of Maine Public Radio.
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