Platner ends whirlwind Senate bid after rape allegation

Platner ends whirlwind Senate bid after rape allegation

Source: www.washingtontimes.com · Section: politics · Bias: Right · Published: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:18:37 GMT

Graham Platner bowed out of the Maine Senate race, clearing the way for Democrats to install a new nominee against Sen. Susan Collins in a marquee contest that could help determine control of the Senate next year.

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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: Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Platner says he's taking time to consider future of Maine Senate bid — www.axios.com
Center: Jockeying to replace Platner on Maine ballot has already begun — www.rollcall.com
Right: Graham Platner DROPS OUT of pivotal Senate race after holding Democrats hostage — www.theblaze.com
Right: Dems uphill climb for Senate majority just got a lot steeper with latest Platner allegation — www.foxnews.com
Right: Platner drops out of crucial Senate race after bombshell rape allegation torpedoes campaign — www.foxnews.com

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