July 07, 2026 12:50 PM ET Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are calling on Democratic candidate Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race. Sanders, one of Platner’s most prominent supporters, was asked Tuesday about allegations that Platner had committed sexual assault against a former girlfriend.He told reporters that he believes Platner should end his campaign, stating, “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside,” according to a post on X by HuffPost Deputy Editor Philip Lewis. Meanwhile, Mamdani made the remarks during a Tuesday press conference when asked about the Monday report on Platner being accused of sexual assa