Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to rush to name a replacement before the party's deadline and preserve a vulnerable pickup opportunity.The withdrawal follows an allegation by Jenny Racicot that Platner forced sex in 2021 while she was intoxicated; Platner denied the claim in an eleven-minute video and said internal party pressure led to his decision.The Democratic National Committee and allied fundraising groups have pulled back support, major endorsers have withdrawn, and Democrats warn the vacancy threatens their plan to flip the seat held by
Susan Collins.