The Platner campaign insisted it wasn’t trying to unduly influence the party, saying it was simply trying “to understand what this process would look like” as he weighs his next steps.Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied his ex-girlfriend's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2021 and is weighing whether to continue his campaign. Sofia Aldinio for NBC NewsJuly 7, 2026, 11:18 PM EDTThe Maine Democratic Party is accusing embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner of trying to meddle in the process of picking a replacement candidate if he drops out of the race, a claim that Platner’s team swiftly disputed.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Maine Democratic Party accuses Graham Platner of meddling in the process to replace him
The Platner campaign insisted it wasn’t trying to unduly influence the party, saying it was simply trying “to understand what this process would look like” as he weighs his next steps.
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