Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, has denied allegations of sexual assault reported by Politico on July 6, 2026. Platner described the allegations as 'categorically untrue' and stated that he is assessing the best path forward in response to the situation.
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Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation and Considers Next Steps
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, has denied sexual assault allegations made against him, calling them 'categorically untrue.' He is currently evaluating his next steps following the report by Politico.
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