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Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation
Democrat Graham Platner is denying a rape allegation while saying he's reassessing his campaign. NBC News Ryan Nobles reports.
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Townhall
· Jul 7, 2026
This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'
This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 7, 2026
The Nazi Tattoo Should Have Been Enough
Scandal-ridden Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has been accused of rape. Democrats are finally turning on him. They should have done so a long time ago.
Salon
· Jul 6, 2026
Time’s up for Graham Platner
The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy
Twitchy
· Jul 8, 2026
Tape Bombshell: Nebraska Senate Nominee Dan Osborn's Staffer Admits He Recruited Rape-Accused Dem Platner
Tape Bombshell: Nebraska Senate Nominee Dan Osborn's Staffer Admits He Recruited Rape-Accused Dem Platner
Conservative Review
· Jul 7, 2026
ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor
In June, the New York Times reported that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, fantasized about raping a home intruder in order to prove he was dominant.The post ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor appeared first on .
RAPPLER
· Jul 1, 2026
Fact Check wRap: More lies about the Senate
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Related coverage for "Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation": Townhall — This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'. Real Clear Politics — The Nazi Tattoo Should Have Been Enough. Salon — Time’s up for Graham Platner. Twitchy — Tape Bombshell: Nebraska Senate Nominee Dan Osborn's Staffer Admits He Recruited Rape-Accused Dem Platner. Conservative Review — ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor. RAPPLER — Fact Check wRap: More lies about the Senate