Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault accusation

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault accusation

Source: www.nbcnews.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:20:07 GMT

His decision comes days before a key deadline, allowing Maine’s Democratic Party to select a new candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a critical contest for Senate control.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: Gretchen Carlson goes scorched earth after Graham Platner drops out: 'Disgusting display' — www.rawstory.com
Left: Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after damning allegations — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: Graham Platner says he's "suspending" Maine Senate bid — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Platner says he's taking time to consider future of Maine Senate bid — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation — www.npr.org
Right: Graham Platner DROPS OUT of pivotal Senate race after holding Democrats hostage — www.theblaze.com
Right: Platner ends whirlwind Senate bid after rape allegation — www.washingtontimes.com

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