A Democratic Senate candidate from Maine is under pressure to withdraw from the race. Graham Platner is facing calls to step down due to a sexual assault allegation.

Details of the situation are available from ABC13 Houston, which reported on the development. The allegation has prompted a reaction from Democrats nationwide.

A number of Democrats across the country have called for Platner to exit the race following the report. For more information on the story, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston.