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Graham Platner Withdraws Maine Senate Candidacy Amid Allegations

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, has officially withdrawn from the race following rape allegations which he denies.

Jul 11, 2026, 8:26 PM NBC Politics

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Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, officially filed a letter on July 10, 2026, withdrawing his candidacy. This decision follows rape allegations against him, which Platner denies. His withdrawal initiates a process allowing the Maine Democratic Party to select a replacement candidate for the upcoming election.

Maine Democrat Jordan Wood has stated he would continue to support Platner's ideas but would reject his endorsement.

This development comes amid other political news including a bipartisan housing affordability bill set to become law without President Trump's signature, and various reactions to recent political events involving Trump and other figures.

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