Bernie Sanders urges Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race
Bernie Sanders urged Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race on Tuesday amid serious sexual assault allegations. Platner, facing multiple claims of misconduct, previously won the primary decisively despite being largely unknown. His continued candidacy has met growing resistance within the Democratic Party, impacting their prospects in a competitive Senate.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 22:18 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 22:40 UTC
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