Platner, accused of sexual assault, suspends Senate campaign

Source: www.rollcall.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center · Published: Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:35:04 GMT

Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Senate on Wednesday night, a move that allows the state party to select an alternate candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a marquee matchup this fall.  Platner’s announcement that he would drop out of the race comes two days after he denied a Politico report […]

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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
Left: Grey's Anatomy star could replace Senate nominee Graham Platner — 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: Exclusive: Republicans juice spending to protect Senate "red wall" — www.axios.com
Right: Graham Platner DROPS OUT of pivotal Senate race after holding Democrats hostage — www.theblaze.com

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