Graham Platner drops out of Maine U.S. Senate race

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropped out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, two days after an accusation of sexual assault tanked support from his party.

“This is incredibly difficult because I know that some will think it’s an admission of guilt, and it most certainly is not,” Platner said in an 11 minute video posted to social media announcing he suspended campaign operations. “We’re not doing it because of the allegations. We’re doing …

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