Graham Platner drops out of Senate race amid new sexual assault allegation

Democratic nominee Graham Platner announced on Wednesday that he is dropping his bid for the Maine Senate race. This decision follows a new sexual assault allegation made by a woman he dated five years ago. While Platner denies the accusation, the embattled candidate has officially withdrawn from the critical contest. The news was reported by NBC's Hallie Jackson, as well as Caitlin Huey-Burns and Joel Payne, detailing the sudden exit from the political race.