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Platner bombshell leaves Democrats scrambling days before Maine ballot deadline

Jul 6, 2026Center Right

Senate Republicans have no idea who they will face this fall in Maine as bombshell allegations of sexual assault consume the campaign of Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner announced he would take a break from the campaign trail Monday after a woman came forward alleging that he forced her to have nonconsensual sex. Platner, who…

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