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Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico that Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate nominee, entered her home uninvited in late 2021 and sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false."

Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico that Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate nominee, entered her home uninvited in late 2021 and sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false."

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued a joint statement calling on Platner to "immediately withdraw" as the Democratic nominee, warning the DSCC "will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot."

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued a joint statement calling on Platner to "immediately withdraw" as the Democratic nominee, warning the DSCC "will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot."

Rep. Ro Khanna, who had campaigned with Platner in June, withdrew his endorsement, saying the allegations were "very serious and credible." Sens. Ruben Gallego and Martin Heinrich also rescinded their support.

Rep. Ro Khanna, who had campaigned with Platner in June, withdrew his endorsement, saying the allegations were "very serious and credible." Sens. Ruben Gallego and Martin Heinrich also rescinded their support.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who had endorsed Platner in March, called on him to step aside, stating "there can be no tolerance for sexual assault." The Maine Democratic Party also urged him to withdraw as its nominee.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who had endorsed Platner in March, called on him to step aside, stating "there can be no tolerance for sexual assault." The Maine Democratic Party also urged him to withdraw as its nominee.

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw from the race, after which the Maine Democratic Party would have until July 27 to name a replacement candidate under state law. He posted a video saying he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw from the race, after which the Maine Democratic Party would have until July 27 to name a replacement candidate under state law. He posted a video saying he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."

Platner's campaign faced several prior controversies, including a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi symbol, unearthed online comments dismissing rape victims and reports of sexually explicit messages sent to women outside his marriage.

Platner's campaign faced several prior controversies, including a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi symbol, unearthed online comments dismissing rape victims and reports of sexually explicit messages sent to women outside his marriage.

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