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Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Democrats Press Him to Withdraw

Graham Platner’s denial of a sexual assault allegation has not stopped a rapid Democratic push for him to leave Maine’s U.S.
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NBC News
· Jul 6, 2026
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies new allegations of sexual assault
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is denying a new allegation of sexual assault, an explosive development injecting tumult into a race that is central to the Democratic Party’s path to winning back the Senate. Despite the denial, Platner said in a video that he is taking “time to reflect on the best path forward” with his candidacy.
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
Coffman Chronicle
· Jul 6, 2026
Graham Platner Weighs Maine Senate Bid After Denying Sexual Assault Allegation
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is denying a newly reported sexual assault allegation while saying his campaign is taking time to consider its next steps.
Twitchy
· Jul 6, 2026
Politico: Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Troubling, Serious, and False'
Politico: Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Troubling, Serious, and False'
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Live updates: Platner assessing 'path' as new assault allegations surface; Trump explains call to FIFA over Balogun red card
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday denied new sexual assault allegations while saying his Democratic campaign was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.” “I wanted to directly address the troubling, serious and false allegations against me. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically false,” Platner said in the two-minute video posted online. President Trump's inquiry...
ABC7 New York
· Jul 7, 2026
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation
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Related coverage for "Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Democrats Press Him to Withdraw": NBC News — Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies new allegations of sexual assault. Off The Press — Weathering the Storm. Coffman Chronicle — Graham Platner Weighs Maine Senate Bid After Denying Sexual Assault Allegation. Twitchy — Politico: Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Troubling, Serious, and False'. The Hill — Live updates: Platner assessing 'path' as new assault allegations surface; Trump explains call to FIFA over Balogun red card. ABC7 New York — Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation

