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Graham Platner Sexual Assault Allegation in Maine

60 articles First seen: July 07, 2026

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Graham Platner, a candidate for the Maine Senate, faces allegations from a former girlfriend regarding non-consensual condom removal. In light of these accusations, Maine Democrats are urging him to withdraw from the race.

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BBC — World 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign following sexual assault allegation New York Times — US 4 Wire-neutral Maine Democrats Urge Graham Platner to Withdraw from Senate Race New York Times — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Democrats Urge Graham Platner to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race The Hill 4 Wire-neutral Allegation Against Graham Platner Affects Senate Campaign The Hill 4 Wire-neutral Maine Democrats Seek New Senate Candidate Amid Internal Tensions Fox News — Latest 4 Wire-neutral Troy Jackson Positions for Senate Candidacy Amid Allegations Against Graham Platner Fox News — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Troy Jackson Files for Senate Candidacy Amid Allegations Against Graham Platner Washington Examiner 4 Wire-neutral Maine Lawmaker Valli Geiger Discusses Potential Senate Run Following Graham Platner's Controversy Washington Examiner 4 Wire-neutral Potential Candidates Emerge to Replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate Race wmtw.com 4 Wire-neutral Rep. Valli Geiger Reports Support from Graham Platner for Senate Candidacy Fox News — Latest 4 Wire-neutral Maine Rep. Valli Geiger Considered for Senate Nomination Amid Platner Controversy Fox News — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Maine State Rep. Valli Geiger Considered as Potential Senate Candidate NPR — Top Stories 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner withdraws Senate bid following rape allegation NPR — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner withdraws Senate bid following allegation of rape PBS NewsHour 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner Announces Withdrawal from Senate Race in Maine Guardian — US 4 Wire-neutral Maine Democrats to Select New Candidate Following Platner's Campaign Suspension Guardian — US 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner Suspends Maine Senate Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations New York Times — US 4 Wire-neutral Democratic Allies Urge Graham Platner to Withdraw Senate Campaign Following Rape Allegation New York Times — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Democratic Allies Call for Graham Platner to End Senate Campaign Following Rape Accusation New York Times — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Mr. Platner Withdraws from Senate Race Following Allegation Washington Examiner 4 Wire-neutral Maine Democrats to Hold Nominating Convention Following Platner's Exit from Senate Race cnbc.com 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner Withdraws from Maine Senate Race Amid Allegations bangordailynews.com 4 Wire-neutral Maine Democratic Party to Hold Convention for Senate Candidate Replacement BBC — World 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner suspends campaign for US Senate race in Maine Al Jazeera English 4 Wire-neutral US Senate nominee Platner suspends campaign amid assault allegations Fox News — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Maine State Rep. Valli Geiger Considered as Potential Senate Candidate New York Times — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Platner Withdraws from Senate Race in Maine Following Rape Allegation PBS NewsHour 4 Wire-neutral Democrats urge Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race following sexual assault accusation The Hill 4 Wire-neutral Ex-girlfriend accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of non-consensual condom removal New York Times — US 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner May Withdraw from Senate Race in Maine New York Times — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner May Withdraw from Maine Senate Race PBS NewsHour 4 Wire-neutral Calls for Graham Platner to Withdraw from Senate Race Amid Allegations bangordailynews.com 4 Wire-neutral Graham Platner initiates survey amid pressure to withdraw from Senate race New York Times — US 4 Wire-neutral Maine Democrats Consider Nomination Options as Graham Platner Remains in Senate Race New York Times — Politics 4 Wire-neutral Maine Democrats Consider Nominee Options as Graham Platner Continues Senate Campaign The Hill 4 Wire-neutral Maine Senate Candidate's Staff Accuses Democratic Party of Exclusion The Daily Beast 14 Public broadcaster Accuser of Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Discusses Allegations nbcnews.com 14 Public broadcaster Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign in Maine Amid Allegations independent.co.uk 14 Public broadcaster Graham Platner Withdraws from Maine Senate Race Following Sexual Assault Allegation Fox News — Latest 14 Public broadcaster Potential Candidates to Replace Graham Platner if He Withdraws from Senate Race Fox News — Politics 14 Public broadcaster Potential Candidates to Replace Graham Platner if He Withdraws from Senate Race Washington Examiner 14 Public broadcaster Former Girlfriend Accuses Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner of Removing Condoms Without Consent nypost.com 16 Public broadcaster Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend alleges non-consensual condom removal during sex New York Times — US 30 Mainstream Maine Democrat States Platner Will Not Participate in Nominee Selection New York Times — Politics 30 Mainstream Maine Democrat States Platner Will Not Participate in Nomination Process The Hill 30 Mainstream Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign in Maine New York Times — Politics 30 Mainstream Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign; Maine Democrats Seek Replacement New York Times — Politics 30 Mainstream Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Amid Challenges New York Times — US 30 Mainstream Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Amid Organizational Issues New York Times — US 30 Mainstream Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign; Maine Democrats Seek Replacement Washington Examiner 33 Mainstream Maine Democrats Seek New Candidate Following Graham Platner's Exit Fox News — Politics 33 Mainstream Graham Platner Faces New Allegations Amid Campaign Challenges The Intercept 33 Mainstream Maine Democrats Consider Replacement for Senate Nominee Amid Allegations The Intercept 33 Mainstream Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign, Maine Democrats Seek Replacement The Daily Beast 33 Mainstream Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Following Sexual Assault Allegation Axios 33 Mainstream Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign amid allegations washingtonexaminer.com 36 Mainstream Republicans Link Democratic Candidates to Graham Platner Controversy The Daily Beast 36 Mainstream Graham Platner Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Amid Allegations Washington Examiner 36 Mainstream Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Following Sexual Assault Allegations nypost.com 36 Mainstream Schumer and Gillibrand urge Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race following rape allegation