Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDemocratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine announces that he is suspending campaign operations in a still image from video posted on social media (Reuters)Maine oysterman Graham Platner withdrew his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, abandoning his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner's decision followed a Politico report alleging sexual assault, which he denied, alongside previous controversies regarding his online posts and a tattoo. He stated his withdrawal was due to a loss of campaign resources and support from "those in power," not an admission of guilt regarding the allegations. His exit, just days before a key deadline, leaves Maine Democrats scrambling to find a new candidate by July 27 to challenge Collins for a crucial Senate seat. The Maine Democratic Party will convene 100 state committee members to select a replacement, with several potential candidates already being considered. In fullGraham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim sends Democrats fleeing his campaignMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDemocratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine announces that he is suspending campaign operations in a still image from video posted on social media (Reuters)Maine oysterman Graham Platner withdrew his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, abandoning his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner's decision followed a Politico report alleging sexual assault, which he denied, alongside previous controversies regarding his online posts and a tattoo. He stated his withdrawal was due to a loss of campaign resources and support from "those in power," not an admission of guilt regarding the allegations. His exit, just days before a key deadline, leaves Maine Democrats scrambling to find a new candidate by July 27 to challenge Collins for a crucial Senate seat. The Maine Democratic Party will convene 100 state committee members to select a replacement, with several potential candidates already being considered. In fullGraham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim sends Democrats fleeing his campaignMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
