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Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

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July 9, 2026

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The Democratic candidate who challenged incumbent Republican Susan Collins will be replaced by the state party in the coming weeks

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The Daily Caller

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· Jul 6, 2026

Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Accused Of Sexual Assault

Platner denies the allegations

NPR News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins

Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NATO clear ahead of its summit this week.

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Rep. Ro Khanna rescinds endorsement of Platner, calls on him to end campaign

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday called on Graham Platner to end his Senate bid in Maine after a disturbing rape allegation was leveled against him. “I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line,” Khanna wrote on X. “These allegations are very serious and credible. “Graham Platner should []...Click to read more

JFeed

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner Drops Out Of Maine Senate Race, Leaving Democrats Frazzled

Democrat Graham Platner ends his Maine Senate bid after sexual assault allegations, leaving the party scrambling to name a replacement by July 27.

CBC News

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· May 27, 2026

Maine Democrat Graham Platner halting U.S. Senate run amid sexual assault allegation

Maine Democrat Graham Platner halting U.S. Senate run amid sexual assault allegation

Fox News

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· Jul 7, 2026

How Graham Platner's campaign unraveled: From Reddit posts to rape allegation

From a Nazi tattoo to a sexting scandal, Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign faced mounting controversies before a rape allegation shook his allies.

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Related coverage for "Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations": The Daily Caller — Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Accused Of Sexual Assault. NPR News — Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins. Off The Press — Rep. Ro Khanna rescinds endorsement of Platner, calls on him to end campaign. JFeed — Graham Platner Drops Out Of Maine Senate Race, Leaving Democrats Frazzled. CBC News — Maine Democrat Graham Platner halting U.S. Senate run amid sexual assault allegation. Fox News — How Graham Platner's campaign unraveled: From Reddit posts to rape allegation