Graham Platner has withdrawn his campaign for the Senate seat in Maine, where he was challenging incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. His decision comes after an allegation of rape, which resulted in significant backlash and led prominent Democrats to retract their support for his candidacy.
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Graham Platner withdraws Senate bid following allegation of rape
Graham Platner has ended his Senate campaign in Maine after facing a rape allegation. The allegation prompted key Democratic figures to withdraw their support for his bid against incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
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