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Democrats demand Senate candidate Graham Platner withdraw amid assault claims

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Democratic Party leaders are calling for Graham Platner, the party's nominee for a key US Senate race in Maine, to withdraw from the election following allegations of sexual assault. Senate Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand stated that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee would not invest in the race if Platner remains on the ballot. Platner has denied the accusations and is reportedly considering his next steps, while the race is considered crucial for Democrats aiming to gain majority control of the Senate. AI

RANK_REASON Significant political controversy impacting a key US Senate race. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Democrats demand Senate candidate Graham Platner withdraw amid assault claims

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question

    ⁠Democratic Party leaders on Monday called on Graham Platner to withdraw as their nominee to run against Republican US Senator Susan Collins of Maine, after media reports that a woman accused him of forcibly having sex with her nearly five years ago. Senate Democratic leader Chuc…

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