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Maine Senate candidate already facing assault claim now accused of ‘Stealthing’ by second ex

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The Independent UK

Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new nominee – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Chris Murphy Calls for Graham Platner to Exit Senate Race, Says Assault Allegations Are 'Disqualifying'

On Tuesday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race following assault allegations, while urging his party to avoid replacing him through a closed-door process that excludes voters.

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Democrats face senate nightmare after outsider candidate scandal

With Graham Platner’s campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there’s no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race

The Independent UK

'Oh Sneaky Me!' Senate Hopeful Graham Platner Hit by Fresh 'Stealthing' Allegation

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces new allegations of non-consensual sexual behaviour, intensifying calls for his withdrawal. Platner denies the claims, but political pressure mounts.

International Business Times UK

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.

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner accuser levels ‘stealthing’ claim against embattled Maine Senate candidate: report

The Platner campaign has called the allegations ‘categorically false and politically motivated’

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Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

ANALYSIS: Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

The Independent UK

Sanders: Platner should "step aside"

The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.

Salon

A Woman Accused Graham Platner of Sexual Assault, Now Bernie Sanders Has Asked Him to End His Senate Campaign

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he personally urged Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to end his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault.

International Business Times

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

Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims

Sanders, one of Platner’s earliest and most influential backers, is latest to call on him to withdraw from Maine race

The Guardian - US

A Woman Accused Maine Senate Candidate Platner Of Sexual Assault. Democrats Are Scrambling To Force Him Out

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out of the race following an accusation of sexual assault.

International Business Times

MTG deletes X post criticizing Graham Platner sexual assault accuser

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene removed her message on the latest controversy threatening to throw the Maine Senate race into turmoil

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International Business Times UK

Dems Abandoning Graham Platner: Campaign Committee and Allies Won't Invest if Platner Remains on Ballot

Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces collapse as Democrats withdraw support following allegations of misconduct, raising questions about the party's future in Maine's crucial race.

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Democrat rising star facing calls to withdraw candidacy after ‘incredibly disturbing’ allegations of SA emerge

He denies the allegations, but his campaign is in meltdown.

The Guardian - US

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – as it happened

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The Economic Times

Who is Graham Platner? From tattoo controversy to sexual assault allegations, why Democrats want the Maine Senate candidate out

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. The allegations could jeopardize Democratic hopes of unseating Senator Susan Collins. Democrats may nominate a replacement if Platner withdraws before July thirteenth. Platner denies the…

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The Economic Times

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…

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner Given Days to Quit Senate Race as Allies Pull Support Over Bombshell Allegation

The Maine Senate race faces upheaval as Democratic nominee Graham Platner is accused of assault, prompting calls for his withdrawal and threatening the party's electoral prospects.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Graham Platner's Wife, Amy Gertner: How They Met and Other Quick Facts

Amid allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, his wife Amy Gertner defends their marriage, revealing personal challenges and their journey through adversity.

International Business Times UK

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

US Senate Nominee Graham Platner Denies Alleged 2021 Sexual Assault of Woman He Met on Bumble

Graham Platner, Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, denies a serious sexual assault allegation from 2021, as his campaign faces increased scrutiny ahead of a closely watched election.

Salon

Time's up for Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

International Business Times

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.

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