Politics
Democratic Senate Nominee Withdraws Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, withdrew from the race after an ex-girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. The withdrawal has thrown the must-win election into turmoil and prompted other high-profile Democrats to distance themselves.
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Al Jazeera
A string of high-profile Democrats have withdrawn support for Platner following sexual assault allegation.
2026-07-09 02:02 UTC
BBC News
The insurgent Democratic candidate in Maine's Senate race dropped out within days of an ex-girlfriend publicly accusing him of sexual assault.
2026-07-09 02:12 UTC