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Graham Platner Sexual Assault Allegation in Maine

87 articles from 24 outlets First seen: July 07, 2026

10 left · 4 center · 4 right · 6 unclassified · Earliest publisher-stamped report: The Hill and Washington Examiner

The Pure Report account · 8 sources · as of Jul 11, 03:45 UTC

Graham Platner officially withdrew his candidacy for US Senate in Maine, ending a campaign laden with scandals. His withdrawal was confirmed by Maine’s secretary of state. Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault.

What we know

Graham Platner officially withdrew his candidacy for US Senate in Maine.

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“Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, officially withdrew his candidacy on Friday afternoon, ending a campaign laden with scandals.” — verbatim from Guardian — US · article
Graham Platner's withdrawal was confirmed by Maine’s secretary of state.

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“Maine’s secretary of state confirmed Platner had filed the paperwork to remove his name from the November ballot.” — verbatim from Guardian — US · article

Framing spectrum · 27 outlets

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Range 4–39 (Wire-neutral → Mainstream) Average 13/100 Lean: 41 left · 12 center · 24 right · 10 unclassified

Coverage patterns

Earliest report in our feed set (publisher timestamps): among the earliest were The Hill and Washington Examiner — stamps within 90 minutes.

Lean	Outlets	Articles	Who
Left	10	41	Axios, Guardian, Mother Jones, NPR, New York Times, The Daily Beast +4
Center	4	12	Al Jazeera English, BBC, The Hill, cnbc.com
Right	4	24	Daily Wire, Fox News, Washington Examiner, nypost.com
Unclassified	6	10	PBS NewsHour, bangordailynews.com, independent.co.uk, notus.org, washingtonexaminer.com, wmtw.com

Report-by-report timeline · 87

Jul 07 22:24 The Hill Allegation Against Graham Platner Affects Senate Campaign Jul 07 22:33 Washington Examiner Former Girlfriend Accuses Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner of Removing Condoms Without Consent Jul 07 22:44 PBS NewsHour Democrats urge Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race following sexual assault accusation Jul 07 23:37 New York Times Democrats Urge Graham Platner to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Jul 07 23:37 New York Times Maine Democrats Urge Graham Platner to Withdraw from Senate Race Jul 08 00:06 Fox News Graham Platner Faces New Allegations Amid Campaign Challenges Jul 08 00:43 The Hill Ex-girlfriend accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of non-consensual condom removal Jul 08 01:47 New York Times Maine Democrat States Platner Will Not Participate in Nominee Selection Jul 08 01:47 New York Times Maine Democrat States Platner Will Not Participate in Nomination Process Jul 08 04:40 nypost.com Schumer and Gillibrand urge Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race following rape allegation Jul 08 04:40 nypost.com Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend alleges non-consensual condom removal during sex Jul 08 05:01 The Daily Beast Accuser of Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Discusses Allegations Jul 08 09:02 New York Times Graham Platner May Withdraw from Senate Race in Maine Jul 08 09:02 New York Times Graham Platner May Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Jul 08 10:00 Fox News Potential Candidates to Replace Graham Platner if He Withdraws from Senate Race Jul 08 10:00 Fox News Potential Candidates to Replace Graham Platner if He Withdraws from Senate Race Jul 08 17:12 PBS NewsHour Calls for Graham Platner to Withdraw from Senate Race Amid Allegations Jul 08 18:53 The Daily Beast Graham Platner Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Amid Allegations Jul 08 19:01 The Intercept Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign, Maine Democrats Seek Replacement Jul 08 19:01 The Intercept Maine Democrats Consider Replacement for Senate Nominee Amid Allegations Jul 08 20:40 bangordailynews.com Graham Platner initiates survey amid pressure to withdraw from Senate race Jul 08 20:49 New York Times Maine Democrats Consider Nominee Options as Graham Platner Continues Senate Campaign Jul 08 20:49 New York Times Maine Democrats Consider Nomination Options as Graham Platner Remains in Senate Race Jul 08 21:13 The Hill Maine Democrats Seek New Senate Candidate Amid Internal Tensions Jul 08 21:36 The Hill Maine Senate Candidate's Staff Accuses Democratic Party of Exclusion Jul 08 21:40 Washington Examiner Potential Candidates Emerge to Replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate Race Jul 08 21:47 Fox News Troy Jackson Positions for Senate Candidacy Amid Allegations Against Graham Platner Jul 08 21:47 Fox News Troy Jackson Files for Senate Candidacy Amid Allegations Against Graham Platner Jul 08 22:01 Washington Examiner Maine Lawmaker Valli Geiger Discusses Potential Senate Run Following Graham Platner's Controversy Jul 08 22:40 wmtw.com Rep. Valli Geiger Reports Support from Graham Platner for Senate Candidacy Jul 08 23:06 Washington Examiner Maine Democrats Seek New Candidate Following Graham Platner's Exit Jul 08 23:40 Fox News Maine State Rep. Valli Geiger Considered as Potential Senate Candidate Jul 08 23:40 Fox News Maine State Rep. Valli Geiger Considered as Potential Senate Candidate Jul 08 23:40 Fox News Maine Rep. Valli Geiger Considered for Senate Nomination Amid Platner Controversy Jul 09 00:19 Washington Examiner Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Following Sexual Assault Allegations Jul 09 00:22 The Hill Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign in Maine Jul 09 00:23 NPR Graham Platner withdraws Senate bid following rape allegation Jul 09 00:23 NPR Graham Platner withdraws Senate bid following allegation of rape Jul 09 00:25 The Daily Beast Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Following Sexual Assault Allegation Jul 09 00:40 washingtonexaminer.com Republicans Link Democratic Candidates to Graham Platner Controversy

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