Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has recommended that Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner withdraw from the race following rape allegations made by a former girlfriend. Sanders, an early endorser of Platner, stated Tuesday that he had spoken with Platner about the best path forward for Maine.
"In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside," Sanders said.
The allegations have cast a shadow over Platner's candidacy. The specifics of the allegations and the timeline of Sanders' involvement were not immediately detailed beyond the senator's statement.