Graham Platner Officially Withdraws From Maine Senate Race

Graham Platner has officially withdrawn from Maine's U.S. Senate race, according to a report.

The Maine Secretary of State's Office confirmed on Friday that Platner requested his name be removed from the ballot after suspending his campaign earlier in the week.

The report said Platner came under mounting pressure from fellow Democrats following a sexual assault allegation involving a former girlfriend.

Platner has denied the accusation, stating that any claims of non-consensual behavior are "categorically untrue."

State election officials have set a July 27 deadline for the party to name a new nominee, and the formal replacement process is expected to be announced shortly.

The party hopes to field a candidate capable of challenging for the Republican-held Senate seat in the general election.

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The candidate has been accused of rape and sexual assault on multiple occasions by multiple ex-girlfriends.

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