Topline
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign and filed paperwork to withdraw from the race in Maine, following a sexual assault allegation that caused several prominent supporters to withdraw their endorsement and call for his exit.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Maine Graham Platner said he will withdraw from the race following sexual assault allegations.
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Key Facts
In an 11‑minute video posted to social media, Platner said he was suspending campaign operations but emphasized that this was not an admission of guilt regarding the allegations.
Platner stated that any effort to replace his name on the ballot should be open, transparent, and democratic, and should be guided by Maine voters.
He also criticized Washington party leaders, saying, “People in D.C. need to stay in D.C.,” implying that the state should handle its own selection.
This is a developing story.
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