Líderes demócratas piden a Graham Platner renunciar tras acusación de agresión sexual

Líderes demócratas piden a Graham Platner renunciar tras acusación de agresión sexual

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El candidato demócrata a senador por Maine, Graham Platner, enfrentó crecientes presiones después de que una mujer lo acusara de agresión sexual, y líderes demócratas pidieron su renuncia. Según el New York Post, Platner pospuso varias reuniones con votantes mientras se acercaba la fecha límite para reemplazarlo en la boleta. NBC News informó que Platner negó la acusación y dijo que reflexionaría sobre su futuro político, mientras algunos de sus principales patrocinadores retiraron su apoyo.

El New York Times citó a líderes y funcionarios electos demócratas que instaron a Platner a abandonar la contienda, señalando que él calificó las acusaciones de falsas. CBS News señaló que entre los que exigieron su salida se encontraba el líder de la minoría del Senado, Chuck Schumer.

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7 de julio de 2026
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Top Democrats call on Graham Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
Top Democrats call on Graham Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges

CBS News • 7 de jul 01:13

Top Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, called on Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race following a woman’s accusation of sexual assault, which Platner denies.

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6 de julio de 2026
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Platner says he will 'reflect' on Senate campaign after sexual assault accusation
Platner says he will 'reflect' on Senate campaign after sexual assault accusation

AP News • 6 de jul 22:57

A woman accused candidate Graham Platnan of non-consensual sex, prompting several Democratic leaders and endorsers to demand his exit from the Senate race.

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Live Updates: Calls Mount for Graham Platner to End Maine Senate Bid After Rape Accusation
Live Updates: Calls Mount for Graham Platner to End Maine Senate Bid After Rape Accusation

The New York Times • 6 de jul 22:10

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has been urged by party leaders and several elected officials to quit the race following a rape accusation, while he says the claims are false and is considering his options.

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Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim
Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim

NBC News • 6 de jul 21:33

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, has denied a recent sexual assault accusation and announced he will consider the best way forward for his campaign, while several high-profile supporters have withdrawn their endorsements.

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Graham Platner mysteriously cancels multiple Maine Senate campaign events as key deadline approaches
Graham Platner mysteriously cancels multiple Maine Senate campaign events as key deadline approaches

New York Post • 6 de jul 18:35

Graham Platmen has postponed several town-hall meetings as the July 13 deadline to replace him on the ballot approaches, amid ongoing scrutiny of past allegations.

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