# Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-07-07T10:44:47+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kuow.org/stories/graham-platner-faces-calls-to-leave-maine-senate-race-after-sexual-assault-allegation
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## Resource

Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.

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