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Graham Platner called to drop out of Maine Senate race after rape accusations
The Washington Star Editor Kelly Jane Torrance says Democrats only turned on Graham Platner after a rape allegation emerged, despite earlier controversies including a Nazi tattoo, racist online posts and attacks on US service members. “It’s so telling how many democrats stood behind Graham Platner until the very latest allegation, which is of rape, came out,” Ms Torrance told Sky News host James Morrow. “The Nazi tattoo wasn’t enough; the racist Reddit post, he also denigrated American service members on Reddit. “Now they’re finally calling on Graham Platner to drop out.”
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The Daily Caller
· Jul 6, 2026
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Accused Of Sexual Assault
Platner denies the allegations
Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Weathering the Storm
Graham Platner accused of sexual assault, refuses to drop out of Senate race...Click to read more
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 .
NBC News
· Jul 7, 2026
Platner faces growing calls to drop out after rape allegation
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing growing calls to drop out of the race after he was accused of rape. He denies the allegation. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after being hit with sexual assault allegations
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday responded to a bombshell report in which a woman accused him of sexual assault, calling the allegations false but saying he will be taking time to “reflect” on his campaign’s “best path forward.” The video comes after a woman who previously dated Platner came forward with allegations []
Loonie Politics
· Jul 6, 2026
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report
A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. “Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting but mindful [] The post Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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Related coverage for "Graham Platner called to drop out of Maine Senate race after rape accusations": The Daily Caller — Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Accused Of Sexual Assault. Off The Press — Weathering the Storm. Conservative Review — ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor. NBC News — Platner faces growing calls to drop out after rape allegation. Washington Examiner — Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after being hit with sexual assault allegations. Loonie Politics — Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report