Second Sexual Misconduct Allegation Emerges Against Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner
Amid mounting accusations, prominent Democrats withdraw support and call for Platner to step down before a critical campaign deadline.
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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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Lyndsey Fifield, who previously accused Platner of physical abuse, claims he repeatedly removed condoms during sex without her consent, while Platner denies all allegations.
Daily Caller | Jul 8, 2026, 1:27 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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Prominent Democrats at both national and state levels call on Platner to step down, with a strategist emphasizing transparency as his only option.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 8:32 PM
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Following serious sexual assault allegations, progressive Senator Bernie Sanders and other Democrats call on Graham Platner to step down as Maine’s Senate candidate.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 5:31 PM
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Following sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, Senator Bernie Sanders has recommended that Platner withdraw from the race.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 5:28 PM
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Democratic leader Zohran Mamdani joins others in calling for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following a rape allegation.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 4:11 PM
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President Trump begins NATO Summit in Ankara amid ongoing alliance tensions, while Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign falters after assault allegations.
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Following a Politico report alleging sexual assault, Senator Bernie Sanders and other prominent Democrats have called on Graham Platner to step aside from the Maine Senate race.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 12:59 PM
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Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is accused of sexual assault by Jenny Racicot, leading to a likely campaign suspension.
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Democratic leaders urge nominee Graham Platner to withdraw following accusations of sexual assault, threatening the party’s efforts to gain Senate control.
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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.
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