Mayor Mamdani Urges Senate Nominee Platner to Withdraw Amid Sexual Assault Allegation
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine's Senate race, to withdraw following a sexual assault accusation from a woman he dated in 2021.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 7, 2026 —
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly called for Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Maine’s Senate race, to withdraw from the election. This demand follows a sexual assault accusation made by a woman who dated Platner in 2021.
The accusation, which has prompted Mayor Mamdani’s call for withdrawal, concerns an incident that allegedly occurred in 2021. Details regarding the nature of the accusation and any formal proceedings were not immediately available in the provided summary.
Graham Platner is the Democratic nominee in the upcoming Maine Senate race. His campaign has not yet issued a public statement in response to Mayor Mamdani’s call for his withdrawal or the underlying accusation. The name of the accuser was not provided.
Mayor Mamdani’s statement marks a significant development in the race, bringing the allegations to the forefront of public attention. The situation raises questions about the future of Platner’s campaign and the potential impact on the election.
Story summarized from the original created by Helen Huiskes on thehill.com, see more information here.
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