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Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Withdraws Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

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Democrat Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following sexual assault allegations.
The withdrawal impacts Democrats' efforts to gain Senate seats in the upcoming midterms, as Platner was seen as a strong contender against Republican Senator Susan Collins.

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Democrat Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following sexual assault allegations. The withdrawal impacts Democrats' efforts to gain Senate seats in the upcoming midterms, as Platner was seen as a strong contender against Republican Senator Susan Collins.

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