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Platner adviser Morris Katz says he’s ‘disappointed’ and assures Maine candidate will file paperwork to withdraw

Jul 9, 2026Center Right

Morris Katz, a senior political adviser to Graham Platner, said he was “deeply disappointed” when he learned of the sexual assault allegations leveled against the U.S. Senate candidate in Maine that led to him dropping out of the race. “As soon as the team became aware of the rape allegations against Graham Platner we advised…

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Democrat Graham Platner is set to formally withdraw from the Maine Senate race on Monday, after announcing Wednesday that he was suspending campaign operations amid mounting controversy. A source close to the campaign confirmed to The Hill that Platner has privately told staff he’ll file paperwork to drop out on Monday. That’s the last day…

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