Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Summary
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner announced he is stopping his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault during their past relationship. Platner denied the accusation but said pressure from Democrats made continuing impossible. The Maine Democratic Party will choose a new candidate before the July 27 deadline.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
- A woman accused Platner of sexually assaulting her in 2021 during their past dating relationship.
- Platner strongly denies the accusations, calling them false and politically motivated.
- Due to the allegations and loss of support from Democratic leaders, Platner is suspending his Senate campaign.
- He plans to officially withdraw from the race by the state deadline of Monday 5 p.m.
- The Maine Democratic Party will hold a convention to pick a replacement candidate by July 27.
- National Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, urged Platner to withdraw.
- Some prominent Democrats withdrew their endorsements after the allegations surfaced.
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