Maine Democrats accuse Platner of putting 'thumb on the scale' as he mulls race exit

High-profile Democrats are urging Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following sexual assault allegations. Although Platner has denied these claims, his campaign is currently sparring with state Democrats. These officials accuse him of attempting to unfairly influence the candidate-swap process while he mulls his departure. The pressure from the party increases as a key election deadline looms, focusing on whether the candidate will step aside amid the ongoing controversy and internal party conflict.