Platner’s campaign and the state party have been publicly sparring, with the campaign denying it’s trying to unduly influence who would replace him as the Senate nominee. While Graham Platner has denied an ex-girlfriend's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2021, he said he is considering his best path forward in the Maine Senate race.Graeme Sloan / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileJuly 8, 2026, 6:03 PM EDTMore than 48 hours after Graham Platner signaled he might drop out of the Maine Senate race after he faced a sexual assault allegation, he continues to hold off on announcing whether he’ll end his campaign.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Democratic fighting escalates in Maine as Graham Platner stalls on making a decision
Platner’s campaign and the state party have been publicly sparring, with the campaign denying it’s trying to unduly influence who would replace him as the Senate nominee.
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