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Platner Drops Maine Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegation
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: Graham Platner announced he is dropping out of Maine’s Senate race after a sexual assault allegation, which he denies.
WHO: Graham Platner
WHAT: Dropped out of Maine’s Senate race after being accused of sexual assault, which he denies
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
WHERE: Maine
WHY: He faced a sexual assault allegation that he denies.
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