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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 assault

The Guardian - US

Former Senate and gubernatorial candidates are among the candidates running to replace Graham Platner (D) as the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine

Graham Platner (D), candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, withdrew his candidacy on July 8, 2026. In a video statement on X, Platner said, “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason, we are suspending campaign operations.”

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Nirav Shah throws his hat in US Senate race from Maine

Epidemiologist Nirav Shah has entered the Maine US Senate race. He replaces Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations. Shah previously ran for Maine governor and served in federal health roles. He advocates for Medicare for All and challenging the established political system. Shah aims to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Susan…

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Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’

Platner’s former backers are seeking ‘real progressive’ to prevent nomination going to establishment Democrat

The Guardian - US

Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation

Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’

The Guardian - US

Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him

Frustration mounts that Maine nominee has not withdrawn over sexual assault claim as Trump says Platner ‘in a bind’

The Guardian - US

Graham Platner Loses Sanders, Warren and Schumer Support Within 24 Hours of Rape Allegation

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after a rape allegation, with key Democrats withdrawing support ahead of Maine's ballot deadline.

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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

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…

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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

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.

International Business Times

Embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner denies new sexual assault allegations

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Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate

Exit leaves primary voters to choose between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens in must-win seat

The Guardian - US

AOC endorses progressive Democrat in closely watched Michigan race for US Senate seat

Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, leads polls ahead of Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in primary

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U.S. Supreme Court upholds legality of Mississippi's absentee ballot return law

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Trump, Corruption and the Latino Vote: Inside the Texas Senate Showdown Between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

James Talarico is betting that Ken Paxton's pile of scandals plus a statewide affordability squeeze can flip a Texas Senate seat Republicans have held for three decades — with Latino and Black turnout the deciding factor in a race polls now call a toss-up.

The Texas Tribune

Unease about Talarico’s Black support on display at Texas Democratic Convention

Black elected officials said the Senate nominee had more work to do to engage voters in their communities, while noting there was still time to do so before November.

Salon

Can anyone win in Texas?

Primary losers have cast doubt on whether their respective primary opponents can win in November

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Former Donald Trump Aides Cash In After Launching Lucrative $500K Pardon Lobbying Business Venture

A lobbying firm with ties to Trump officials has entered the pardon business, earning £372,000 from a client. The firm navigates clemency processes amid scrutiny over potential 'pay-to-play' dynamics.

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Burnham holds secret meeting with Starmer and extreme heat warning

Andy Burnham holds secret hour-long meeting with Sir Keir Starmer ahead of expected succession. How warm UK could be today as red extreme heat warnings come into force. Putin ‘ready for peace talks’ after Ukraine strikes key Russian sites. Trump fumes as US Senate votes to halt Iran war in…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: US Senate gives president symbolic rebuke on his military action against Iran

Four Republicans broke with their party to support the measure, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month – key US politics stories from Tuesday 23 June at a glance

The Guardian - US

US Senate passes war powers resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war authority

Four Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure seeking to limit the US president’s military authority

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is headlining the event, as Democrats seek to drum up support and excitement for James Talarico and other down-ballot candidates ahead of November.

The Texas Tribune

From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid

The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.

The Conversation

Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But the 2026 midterm elections will feature two such candidates – one from each party – in two of the highest-profile U.S. Senate races.

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