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Platner drops out of Maine U.S. Senate race amid new assault allegations

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, withdrew Wednesday amid intense scrutiny over new sexual assault allegations from a former girlfriend.

Published Jul 8, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, announced Wednesday that he is ending his campaign. The decision came as he faced intense scrutiny over new sexual assault allegations made by a former girlfriend, removing the controversial candidate from the race.

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