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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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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With sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner, Maine Democrats must decide by July 27 whether to select a new Senate candidate for the general election ballot.
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Graham Platner, who won the Democratic primary to challenge Senator Susan Collins, is accused of assaulting a woman in 2021, raising concerns ahead of the November election.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 1:48 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.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 8:25 AM
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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.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 7:10 AM
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Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker reverses his stance on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following new sexual assault allegations.
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Maine’s Democratic party leadership and prominent figures call on Senate candidate Graham Platner to step down following sexual assault accusations.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 2:49 AM
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Serious allegations against Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner have intensified calls for his withdrawal, complicating Democrats' efforts to secure the Maine Senate seat.
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