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Platner officially terminates Senate bid after bombshell rape allegation ends campaign

Jul 10, 2026Right

Graham Platner filed paperwork hours before a crucial deadline, allowing Maine Democrats to replace him after sexual misconduct allegations.

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Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race

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Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race

Democrat Graham Platner filed paperwork Friday to officially remove his name from the ballot, ending his tumultuous bid to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. Why it matters: Platner's exit ahead of the Monday deadline clears the way for Democrats to name a replacement candidate in a race that is critical to their effort to win a Senate majority…

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Graham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine

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Jul 10, 2026

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Graham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine

Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assaultGraham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, officially withdrew his candidacy on Friday afternoon, ending a campaign laden with scandals.Maine’s secretary of state confirmed Platner had filed the paperwork to remove his name from…

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Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid Following Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations

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Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid Following Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations

Platner took a divisive tone in a video announcing his decision, blaming establishment Democrats for his exit.

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