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Graham Platner Faces Pressure to Quit Maine Senate Race

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing growing calls to withdraw from the race following sexual assault allegations from a woman dating back to 2021. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stated that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot. Platner, who won the party's nomination in June by defeating Gov. Janet Mills, has until July 13 to withdraw, as per Maine law. This situation may impact the Democratic strategy for the Senate race in a crucial battleground state.