Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault

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A woman accused Graham Platner of sexual assault, prompting calls to end his U.S. Senate bid in Maine.

WHO: A woman accusing Graham Platner

WHAT: Woman accused Graham Platner of sexual assault; calls emerged to end his U.S. Senate bid in Maine

WHEN: Jul 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM ET

WHERE: Maine

WHY: The accusation of sexual assault triggered calls to end his U.S. Senate bid in Maine.

How this story developed (showing 19 of 19 earlier reports)

Platner Withdraws US Senate Bid in Maine · Jul 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Maine Democrats seek replacement after Platner suspends bid · Jul 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign after assault claim · Jul 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET
Maine Democrats seek new Senate nominee after Platner exit · Jul 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Platner Drops Maine Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegation · Jul 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign; Democrats seek new candidate · Jul 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race · Jul 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign · Jul 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Platner campaign mobilizes Maine backers for replacement fight · Jul 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Maine Democrats accuse Platner team of interfering with nominee process · Jul 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Graham Platner faces more abuse allegations amid calls to exit · Jul 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Democrats call for Graham Platner to exit Maine race · Jul 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Maine Democrats Reject Platner in Senate replacement · Jul 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Maine Democrats consider replacing Graham Platner · Jul 8, 2026 at 1:48 AM ET
Democrats urge Platner to drop Maine Senate bid · Jul 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Democrats urge Graham Platner to quit over new allegation · Jul 7, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Graham Platner faces calls to quit Maine Senate race · Jul 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after assault allegation · Jul 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Platner says campaign is deciding best path forward · Jul 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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