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Graham Platner accuser levels ‘stealthing’ claim against embattled Maine Senate candidate: report

The Platner campaign has called the allegations ‘categorically false and politically motivated’

The Independent UK

Sanders: Platner should "step aside"

The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.

Salon

A Woman Accused Graham Platner of Sexual Assault, Now Bernie Sanders Has Asked Him to End His Senate Campaign

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he personally urged Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to end his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault.

International Business Times

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How could Democrats replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race – and who might they choose?

Democrats weigh options as controversial Senate nominee faces calls to drop out of race after sexual assault allegation

The Guardian - US

Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims

Sanders, one of Platner’s earliest and most influential backers, is latest to call on him to withdraw from Maine race

The Guardian - US

MTG backtracks after casting doubt on sexual assault accuser

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The Independent UK

A Woman Accused Maine Senate Candidate Platner Of Sexual Assault. Democrats Are Scrambling To Force Him Out

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out of the race following an accusation of sexual assault.

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MTG deletes X post criticizing Graham Platner sexual assault accuser

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene removed her message on the latest controversy threatening to throw the Maine Senate race into turmoil

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

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Reason

Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party

A number of recent high-profile congressional primaries in the Democratic Party have resulted in the nomination of unexpected candidates. Many of these winning candidates have unseated entrenched incumbents, as 29-year-old Colorado attorney Melat Kiros did to U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who has been serving in the House for three decades.

The Conversation

Dems Abandoning Graham Platner: Campaign Committee and Allies Won't Invest if Platner Remains on Ballot

Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces collapse as Democrats withdraw support following allegations of misconduct, raising questions about the party's future in Maine's crucial race.

International Business Times UK

Democrat rising star facing calls to withdraw candidacy after ‘incredibly disturbing’ allegations of SA emerge

He denies the allegations, but his campaign is in meltdown.

We Got This Covered

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – as it happened

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Who is Graham Platner? From tattoo controversy to sexual assault allegations, why Democrats want the Maine Senate candidate out

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. The allegations could jeopardize Democratic hopes of unseating Senator Susan Collins. Democrats may nominate a replacement if Platner withdraws before July thirteenth. Platner denies the…

The Economic Times

Democrats push key US Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit over sex assault claim

Democrats are calling for Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race. This comes after a sexual assault allegation surfaced, which he denies. Party leaders stated that violence and abuse are unacceptable in any situation. Funding for his campaign will be pulled if Platner remains on the ballot. Maine…

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner Given Days to Quit Senate Race as Allies Pull Support Over Bombshell Allegation

The Maine Senate race faces upheaval as Democratic nominee Graham Platner is accused of assault, prompting calls for his withdrawal and threatening the party's electoral prospects.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Graham Platner's Wife, Amy Gertner: How They Met and Other Quick Facts

Amid allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, his wife Amy Gertner defends their marriage, revealing personal challenges and their journey through adversity.

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Senate Candidate Graham Platner's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Revealed: Who Is Jenny Racicot?

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw from Maine's race after sexual assault allegations. Platner denies the claims, but pressure mounts from party leaders.

International Business Times UK

US Senate Nominee Graham Platner Denies Alleged 2021 Sexual Assault of Woman He Met on Bumble

Graham Platner, Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, denies a serious sexual assault allegation from 2021, as his campaign faces increased scrutiny ahead of a closely watched election.

Salon

Time's up for Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

Reason

Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Campaign Likely Doomed

The latest allegation from Jenny Racicot is very serious and difficult to reject.

International Business Times

Graham Platner's Senate Campaign Was Rife With Scandal. Now A Woman Has Accused Him of Sexual Assault

Maine's Democratic nominee for the Senate, Graham Platner, is facing yet another scandal after a woman publicly accused him of sexually assaulting her during an encounter in 2021.

The Independent UK

Embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner denies new sexual assault allegations

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Salon

Platner denies sexual assault allegation

The Democratic Senate candidate in Maine said he's taking time to "reflect" on his next move

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