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Graham Platner Loses Sanders, Warren and Schumer Support Within 24 Hours of Rape Allegation

Schumer called on Platner to step aside as the Democratic nominee.

Graham Platner Loses Sanders, Warren and Schumer Support Within 24 Hours of Rape Allegation
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer urged Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to step aside after a woman accused him of rape. Platner denied the allegation, and the article reports that Democrats faced a deadline to replace him on the ballot.

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Chuck Schumer D · NY · SEN
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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who urged Platner to step aside

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Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator who urged Platner to step aside

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Maine Democratic Senate candidate accused of sexual assault

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Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who urged Platner to step aside

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chair who urged Platner to step aside

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican senator whose seat Democrats hope to contest

Secretary of State who said she would consider entering the Senate race

Former State Senate president who formed an exploratory committee

ALSO MENTIONED  Jenny Racicot, Maine resident who accused Platner of sexual assault

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Schumer Calls on Graham Platner to Leave Senate Race

Schumer and Gillibrand urged Graham Platner to leave Maine’s Senate race after a sexual-assault allegation; the DSCC said it would not invest if he remained on the ballot. Center outlets present the demand and funding condition in largely reportorial terms and include Platner’s denial. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the loss of Democratic backing and pressure on Platner, with some also revisiting earlier controversies and debates over Democrats’ role in his rise.

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