The Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, Graham Platner, has withdrawn from the race following accusations of sexual assault, among other controversies. Platner continues to deny the allegations, saying…
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Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner suspends campaign after sexual assault allegation
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner Drops Out Of Maine Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegations
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Platner To Withdraw From Maine Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegation
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Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after allegation of sexual assault surfaced.
Democratic Candidate Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race amid multiple reports of sexual assault and coercion…
The Democratic candidate was running for the Senate in Maine.
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he…
Platner’s decision to withdraw from the race comes after a campaign riddled with controversy.
Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’
