July 6 (UPI) -- A woman who once dated Senate candidate Graham Platner says that he forced her to have sex with him about five years ago.

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging Graham Platner to bow out of the Maine Senate race after a new allegation of sexual assault surfaced — the most serious blow yet to a campaign already

Graham Platner is facing calls to suspend his Maine Senate campaign amid endorsement withdrawals from Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and dozens of Democrats.

Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault.

Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegations Monday, but said he'd consider the next steps for his campaign.

Democrat Graham Platner said Monday he is weighing the "best path forward" for his reeling Senate campaign in Maine after a woman who dated him said he sexually assaulted her.

Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.

Progressive host Hasan Piker called the sexual assault allegation against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner "curtains" for the Democrat's campaign

Rep. Ro Khanna withdrew his endorsement and called on Graham Platner to drop out after a sexual assault allegation surfaced against the Maine candidate.

Maine Democrat Platner says he will 'reflect' on Senate campaign, denies report on sex allegations