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Amid mounting accusations, prominent Democrats withdraw support and call for Platner to step down before a critical campaign deadline.
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The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, has officially withdrawn from the race following rape allegations which he denies.
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ends her Senate primary campaign, citing escalating attacks on democracy, as former state Senate President Troy Jackson emerges as the leading Democratic contender.
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Democrat Dan Kleban responds to a fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine as he campaigns to replace Senator Graham Platner.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 10:59 PM
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Following Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine US Senate race amid sexual assault allegations, progressive groups and lawmakers are rallying behind new candidates while centrist Democrats urge caution.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 10:28 PM
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Following allegations of sexual assault, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign, leaving Democrats scrambling for a replacement ahead of the general election.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 8:07 PM
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Top Democrats withdrew support after allegations surfaced, halting Platner's bid to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
NPR News | Jul 9, 2026, 2:01 AM
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A rape allegation against Graham Platner has led to the collapse of his far-left backing and jeopardized the Democratic effort to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
Washington Times News | Jul 8, 2026, 3:33 AM
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Following ongoing controversies, a fresh sexual misconduct allegation against Graham Platner has prompted calls from leading Democrats for him to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
CBS Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 1:04 AM
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A woman has accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault, prompting calls for him to end his campaign. Meanwhile, former President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with NATO ahead of its summit.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 9:23 PM
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces multiple sexual assault allegations, with a key withdrawal deadline approaching for the Democratic Party to select a replacement nominee.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:18 AM
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Following a new sexual assault allegation, top Democrats and veterans organizations call on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, while Platner denies the claims and considers his next steps.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:13 AM
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Months before the general election, Governor Janet Mills refrains from endorsing Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, while criticizing incumbent Susan Collins.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 5:21 PM
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed support for Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee replacing Graham Platner in Maine's U.S. Senate race, highlighting the challenge of a short campaign period.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 3:10 PM
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The Democratic Party has chosen former state senator and previous gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson to lead their campaign in Maine.
National Review | Jul 27, 2026, 10:59 AM
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The Senate Leadership Fund targets Jackson with a major ad campaign following his last-minute nomination after Graham Platner's withdrawal.
Daily Caller | Jul 27, 2026, 2:01 AM
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Sanders says he urged Platner to withdraw after allegations surfaced but stands by his initial endorsement.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 1:14 AM
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Senator Mark Kelly expresses confidence in Troy Jackson's ability to defeat Republican Senator Susan Collins after Jackson replaced Graham Platner on the ballot.
NBC Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 12:23 AM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T00-20-36-673Z-bernie-sanders-responds-to-defense-funding-and-democratic-party-criticism-on-fac-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the need for domestic investment amid ongoing war funding and responds to Rahm Emanuel's critique of progressive Democratic candidates.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 12:20 AM
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Former state Senate President Troy Jackson was selected as the Democratic candidate in Maine's closely watched Senate race, replacing Graham Platner who withdrew amid allegations.
NBC Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 10:24 AM
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Following the withdrawal of Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations, Maine Democrats selected progressive Troy Jackson as their nominee in a hastily organized convention.
Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 9:38 AM
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Republican Blake Miguez, accused of rape in a 2007 police report which he denies, considers where to run following Louisiana’s redrawn congressional districts and aims to secure former President Donald Trump’s endorsement again.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 10:42 PM
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Alyssa Farah Griffin criticized fellow co-hosts for defending Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his Nazi-linked tattoo, sparking a heated exchange on ABC's 'The View' on July 23, 2026.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 8:18 PM
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President Trump intensifies rhetoric on Iran while attending the dignified transfer of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East, as political figures weigh in on related domestic and international issues.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 10:31 PM