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Maine’s Senate race just took a dramatic turn as Democratic nominee Graham Platner faces a new sexual assault allegation — a major setback for Democrats hoping to flip the seat and gain Senate control. Platner denies the claims, but party leaders are pressuring him to withdraw by July 13th to avoid a weakened campaign against GOP Senator Susan Collins, a veteran with deep roots in Maine. This crisis mirrors broader Democratic struggles in key Senate races — from North Carolina’s Roy Cooper vs. Trump-backed Republicans to Ohio’s Sherrod Brown — all pivotal for securing a majority. Elsewhere, surprises loom in Iowa and Texas, where Democratic challengers are stepping up against entrenched Republicans under scrutiny. The next few months will decide whether Democrats can turn the tide — or if the Senate majority slips through their fingers.

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