Platner was shielded by his genuine grassroots appeal, missteps by his opponents, and the understandable reticence of his alleged victims — until now.

A woman has come forward to accuse Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic candidate for Senate, of sexually assaulting her.

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

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…

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.”

A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.

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.

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

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 is facing increasing pressure to drop out.

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A lot of people called for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s Senate race Monday night, after a rape allegation surfaced against the Democratic nominee. But relatively few of…

Key Democratic allies are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, amid sexual assault allegations that he denies. Some are encouraging him to drop out.

Graham Platner says any accusations of nonconsensual behavior are ‘categorically untrue’ – but is considering the future of his campaign

Platner was shielded by his genuine grassroots appeal, missteps by his opponents, and the understandable reticence of his alleged victims — until now.

Following an allegation of sexual assault, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine is considering his future. What would his exit mean for the race, and for the broader direction…