Some former Platner volunteers are rallying behind Nirav Shah

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 612

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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When Erin Evans of Portland learned of the sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner on Monday evening, she said the news felt like a gut punch to her and fellow volunteers. Evans, a small business owner who served as the Rosemont neighborhood captain for Platner’s campaign said “it was like when your parents tell you they’re getting divorced.

“You’re like what do I do with my life now?”

Soon after, Evans started noticing in …

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