Democratic Senate candidate for the state of Maine, Graham Platner, officially suspended his campaign on July 8, 2026, following a severe sexual assault allegation brought forward by a former partner. The 41-year-old Marine veteran denied the accusations but stated that the massive political fallout made it impossible to continue his run, leaving the Democratic party scrambling to find a new nominee.
El senador Bernie Sanders solicitó la retirada del candidato demócrata al Senado por Maine, Graham Platner, tras graves acusaciones de agresión sexual. Platner, que negó los cargos, tiene hasta el 13 de julio para ceder su lugar en la boleta.
Three progressive candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani achieved landslide victories in the New York Democratic primaries, defeating established incumbents and signaling a major shift within the Democratic Party regarding U.S. policy toward Israel and Gaza. The results send a clear message about the direction of the party's progressive wing.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
