Maine Democrat Graham Platner ends Senate bid after sexual assault allegation, clearing path for new candidate
Graham Platner, a populist progressive candidate, has ended his Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault allegation from a woman he dated in 2021. The accusation caused a collapse of support among Democratic allies, who rescinded endorsements and urged him to drop out. Platner denies the allegation but acknowledged the toll it has taken. His withdrawal comes just before a key deadline, allowing Maine Democrats to select a new candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a critical race for Senate control.
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The announcement by the populist progressive came after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault in 2021, causing his support to hemorrhage even among top Democratic allies, who rescinded their endorsements and called on him to drop out.
In a video message on X, Platner denied the allegation as 'false' but said it has 'placed an immense amount of weight' on him.
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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