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Published July 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET · Updated July 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Sanders and Mamdani urge Platner to quit Maine Senate race
12 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.
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What we know
Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani have publicly urged Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Calls for Platner to withdraw are growing as the deadline to replace him on the ballot approaches.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 23 hr ago, when The Nation reported it. Coverage has since grown to 12 independent outlets, including 11 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
Conservative & independent coverage (6)
New York Post
2 hr ago
Here’s who could replace alleged rapist Graham Platner in Maine Senate race ↗
Daily Caller
2 hr ago
Bernie Sanders And Zohran Mamdani Call On Graham Platner To Drop Out Of Maine Senate Race ↗
Fox News
3 hr ago
Kingmaker Mamdani calls on Platner to 'drop out of the race' after rape allegation ↗
HotAir
7 hr ago
Who Could Have Guessed That Graham Platner Was a Bad Guy? ↗
OANN
17 hr ago
Graham Platner urged to drop out of Senate race following bombshell rape allegation by ex-girlfriend - oann.com ↗
Power Line
19 hr ago
Farewell to Graham Platner ↗
Wire & mainstream coverage (11)
The Guardian
2 hr ago
Bernie Sanders joins Democrats’ calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narrows – live ↗
The Guardian
2 hr ago
Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims ↗
PBS NewsHour
2 hr ago
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation ↗
The Guardian
2 hr ago
How could Democrats replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race – and who might they choose? ↗
The Guardian
4 hr ago
Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation ↗
Washington Post
4 hr ago
6 potential replacements for Graham Platner if he drops out of Senate race ↗
NPR
8 hr ago
Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation ↗
NPR
8 hr ago
Democratic strategist on calls for Graham Platner to leave Maine Senate race ↗
Washington Post
17 hr ago
Top Democrats pull Graham Platner endorsements, call on him to end Maine Senate campaign ↗
NBC News
23 hr ago
Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim ↗
The Nation
23 hr ago
Maine Democrats Must Replace Graham Platner Now ↗
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