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Former Maine state senator announces campaign after Platner suspension
Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson (D) on Wednesday announced his campaign to run against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), not long after Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner dropped out of the race amid a slew of scandals. There is a powerful movement of working class people in the state of Maine, and millions more across...
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RedState
· Jul 9, 2026
It's Over: Graham Platner Suspends Maine Senate Campaign
It's Over: Graham Platner Suspends Maine Senate Campaign
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion
Has Democratic nominee Graham Platner's Senate campaign reached its end in Maine? How are Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate if it does? Plus, The Hill's Amie Parnes ranks the top Democratic presidential candidates. Join Amie, Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson and campaign reporter Caroline Vakil for the Fight For 2028. The discussion is scheduled to begin...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 9, 2026
Dem Star Quits After Bombshell Sex Assault Claim
CJ Gunther/Getty ImagesDemocratic candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for the Maine Senate seat after a woman accused him of sexual assault nearly five years ago.The oyster farmer and ex-Marine was nominated early last month to take on Republican Senator Susan Collins in one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. But a woman with whom he previously had an on-and-off relationship accused Platner, 41, of raping her in late 2021. Platner is bowing out of the race amid growing calls for Democrats to exit—though he continues to vehemently deny the allegations against him.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The 19th News
· Jul 7, 2026
Platner ends campaign for Maine Senate seat after sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, said Wednesday night that he was suspending his campaign, two days after a report of an alleged sexual assault nearly five years ago prompted his allies to urge him to step aside. Platner, a military veteran, oyster farmer and first-time candidate, launched his campaign against GOP []
CNN
· Jul 9, 2026
Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement Wednesday he was suspending his campaign, clearing the way for Democrats to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November’s midterm elections. Platner’s decision comes after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. 0:00 Platner announces suspension of campaign 3:32 Platner says those in power are limiting his ability to campaign 7:23 Platner says this is not an admission of guilt Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #election #Senate #News
Hindustan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Graham Platner, oyster farmer & Democratic Senate candidate caught in a web of allegations
Who is Graham Platner? Explore the Maine Senate candidate's military career, oyster farming, sexual assault allegations and high-stakes Senate race.
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Related coverage for "Former Maine state senator announces campaign after Platner suspension": RedState — It's Over: Graham Platner Suspends Maine Senate Campaign. The Hill — FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion. The Daily Beast — Dem Star Quits After Bombshell Sex Assault Claim. The 19th News — Platner ends campaign for Maine Senate seat after sexual assault allegation. CNN — Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign. Hindustan Times — Graham Platner, oyster farmer & Democratic Senate candidate caught in a web of allegations