Troy Jackson filed candidacy paperwork as Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw over rape allegations, with Chuck Schumer urging him out.
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Dems uphill climb for Senate majority just got a lot steeper with latest Platner allegation
Graham Platner faces calls to quit the Maine Senate race amid a rape allegation, complicating Democrats’ narrow path to recapturing the majority.
Kingmaker Mamdani calls on Platner to ‘drop out of the race’ after rape allegation
Zohran Mamdani says Graham Platner should drop out of the Maine Senate race, joining a growing list of Democrats distancing from his campaign.
Sanders remains quiet as pressure grows for Platner to quit amid rape claim
Bernie Sanders, Chris Murphy and Chris Van Hollen have yet to withdraw support for Graham Platner after a rape allegation rocked the Maine Senate race.
Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid
Graham Platner is facing calls to suspend his Maine Senate campaign amid endorsement withdrawals from Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and dozens of Democrats.