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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 []
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Off The Press
· 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
· 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.
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.
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.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
Platner bombshell leaves Democrats scrambling days before Maine ballot deadline
Senate Republicans have no idea who they will face this fall in Maine as bombshell allegations of sexual assault consume the campaign of Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner announced he would take a break from the campaign trail Monday after a woman came forward alleging that he forced her to have nonconsensual sex. Platner, who []
The Hill
· Jul 10, 2026
The fallout from Graham Platner's exit and what's next: Join Friday's Whole Hog
The Maine Senate race was thrown into turmoil after Graham Platner suspended his campaign as the Democratic nominee after facing sexual assault allegations. The discussion will break down the political fallout, what his exit means for the race, and who stands to benefit. Plus, where the Michigan Democratic Senate primary stands after this week's debate,...
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Related coverage for "Platner ends campaign for Maine Senate seat after sexual assault allegation": 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. Loonie Politics — Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report. The Daily Beast — Dem Star Quits After Bombshell Sex Assault Claim. Washington Examiner — Platner bombshell leaves Democrats scrambling days before Maine ballot deadline. The Hill — The fallout from Graham Platner's exit and what's next: Join Friday's Whole Hog