# Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation

- Published: 2026-07-08T01:05:26Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T14:59:05Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2004nx8v9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".

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