Democrats call allegation against the Maine US Senate candidate ‘serious and credible’ and ‘troubling’; Democratic nominee to ‘reflect’ on ‘best path forward’

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as…

Platner issued the statement shortly after the new allegation was made public Monday.

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The video follows a woman coming forward with allegations that the Senate hopeful sexually assaulted her five years ago.

Graham Platner, the progressive Democrat running for Senate in Maine, has been accused of sexual assault and says he will weigh his options.

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a new allegation from a Maine woman who said he forced her to have sex with him nearly five years ago, which Platner denies.

Jenny Racicot, who once dated Platner, said he showed up at her home in 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner said the allegation is “categorically false.”

The Maine Democrat running for Senate said the allegation is "false."

Some rushed to defend the embattled Senate nominee, while others called to move on given the severity of the allegations.

The Maine Democrat again denies misconduct but is considering “the path forward,” which could mean withdrawal in favor of a new nominee.

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

Democrats call allegation against the Maine US Senate candidate ‘serious and credible’ and ‘troubling’; Democratic nominee to ‘reflect’ on ‘best path forward’

Monday's accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.

The Maine Democratic Party called on the oyster farmer to withdraw his Senate candidacy.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner says the allegation is "categorically false", but is considering his next steps as the report prompts several key backers to withdraw their…

US Senate candidate Graham Platner denied allegations of sexual assault, but the Maine Democrat also said his campaign is considering the "best path forward."

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Democrats urged Platner to exit the race after a woman came forward with allegations that Platner sexually assaulted her while intoxicated.

Democrats urged Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race amid assault allegations. Withdrawal by November 2 at 95.8% YES.