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Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

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Graham Platner said on Wednesday, July 8, that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats’ attempt to regain power in Washington. Details: https://ktla.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-democrat-graham-platner-says-he-plans-to-withdraw-from-maine-senate-race-after-sexual-assault-claim/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Weathering the Storm

Graham Platner accused of sexual assault, refuses to drop out of Senate race...Click to read more

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Maine Democrat Graham Platner announces plan to withdraw from Senate race

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her telling him to stop. Platner denies the allegation. #maine #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Loonie Politics

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· 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.

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 7, 2026

More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation

The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his path forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the future of the race with Steve Mistler of Maine Public Radio.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing a massive wave of high-profile defections and calls to exit the race following a report accusing him of a 2021 sexual assault, throwing the high-stakes campaign into immediate jeopardy. Platner issued a direct, categorical denial of the allegations on Monday, but the pushback from inside his own [] Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ro Khanna regrets his past support of Graham Platner after latest sexual assault allegation

Rep. Ro Khanna told Meet the Press that he regrets endorsing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation ended his campaign.

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jul 9, 2026

Bernie Sanders’ fave officially quits Maine Senate race after being accused of rape

Graham Platner denied the sexual-assault claim as “false” but said it has “placed an immense amount of weight” on him, as he had until only Monday to decide whether to continue his candidacy. The post Bernie Sanders’ fave officially quits Maine Senate race after being accused of rape first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Bernie Sanders’ fave officially quits Maine Senate race after being accused of rape appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

The Advocate

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· Jul 7, 2026

Andrew Gillum’s troubled fall from Democratic star continues with Alabama drug arrest

Andrew Gillum, the bisexual candidate who narrowly lost a race for Florida Governor to Ron DeSantis, faces drug charges and potential prison time after an arrest in Alabama.

Salon

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· 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

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 6, 2026

Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Accused Of Sexual Assault

Platner denies the allegations

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Graham Platner of Sexual Assault

Graham Platner, Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, has been accused of sexual assault by his ex-girlfriend. Platner has denied the allegations. As first reported by Politico, 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot dated Platner nearly five years ago. Over the course of three detailed interviews spanning two weeks, she detailed the 2021 alleged assault....

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

9 possible candidates who could replace Platner on Maine’s ballot

Democratic nominee Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Senate race in Maine sets up a rush to replace him on the ballot. Platner faced growing calls to exit the race in recent days after a sexual assault allegation from a former partner and claims from another ex-girlfriend that he repeatedly removed protection without her consent while []

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 8, 2026

SEE IT: Compare Swalwell, Platner’s Nearly Identical Denials

Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner released a video denying the accusations of sexual misconduct, disturbing and abusive behavior, and even rape — but some quickly noticed that his speech sounded familiar. When viewed side by side with a video from disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) — who resigned after multiple women accused him ...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

Platner embodies Democrat hypocrisy

Staggering hypocrisy and pretense pervade Democrat arguments for and against Graham Platner. The lowlife candidate from Maine finally quit the Senate race on July 8. State and national Democratic parties turned against their man when a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. There is some countervailing evidence to support his denials, but the hideous []

The 19th News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner faces pressure to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, is facing mounting pressure to drop out of the race following an allegation of sexual assault, which he’s denied. Platner, a military veteran, oyster farmer and first-time candidate, launched his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins last August in one of the most competitive U.S. Senate []

The Hill

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· 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

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· 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

MS NOW

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· Jul 10, 2026

Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race

Maine’s secretary of state’s office said it received Graham Platner’s formal withdrawal after sexual assault allegations surfaced earlier this week. The post Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race appeared first on MS NOW.

NBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Platner Drops Main Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegation

Embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner announced he is dropping out of the Maine’s critical senate race after being accused of sexual assault, an allegation he denies. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump says Platner is ‘in a bind’ after sexual assault allegation but it depends if you ‘believe the woman’

Trump makes first in-depth comments about Maine Senate race after Platner faces calls to drop out over sexual assault accusation

The Daily Beast

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· 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.

Conservative Review

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· 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 .

The New Yorker

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner’s Point of No Return

Following an allegation of sexual assault, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine is considering his future. What would his exit mean for the race, and for the broader direction of American politics?

Irish News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Top Boy actor rape trial: Woman breaks down as she denies consensual encounter

Micheal Ward denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against one woman in January 2023.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Will Graham Platner drop out? Stephen King slams Trump as Maine democrat faces assault allegations; ‘Abuser in chief’

Graham Platner faces pressure to quit the Senate race after a sexual assault allegation, as Stephen King calls out Trump.

NPR News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.

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