Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner withdraws after sexual‑assault allegation
Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, ended his campaign following a woman’s accusation of sexual assault. He denied the claim and said he was reflecting on next steps.
Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, withdrew from his campaign after a woman alleged that he entered her home intoxicated in 2021 and forced her to have sex after she told him to stop. The same woman also alleged that Platner repeatedly removed condoms without her consent, according to Hindustan Times.
Platner denied the allegation, describing it as “categorically false” and “categorically untrue.” He said he was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” and was assessing his next steps.
Following the allegation, several Democratic leaders and backers withdrew their endorsements or support for Platner.
Platner’s rapid rise in the race had been compared to that of former President Donald Trump.
Platner, a Marine veteran, had won the Democratic primary for the Maine Senate seat last month, as reported by SCMP.
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