Democrat Graham Platner out of Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegation

Global Politics Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:46:01 GMT High confidence — 78/100

Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine, following a series of scandals that included a woman accusing him of sexual assault.
In the days since the accusation was made, Democrats have called on him to drop out of the race considered pivotal to their chances of gaining control of the US Senate.
In a video posted online, Platner said his decision was not an admission of guilt but due to Democrats' threats to cut off campaign support.

Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine, following a series of scandals that included a woman accusing him of sexual assault.
In the days since the accusation was made, Democrats have called on him to drop out of the race considered pivotal to their chances of gaining control of the US Senate.
In a video posted online, Platner said his decision was not an admission of guilt but due to Democrats' threats to cut off campaign support.

Sources: BBC News