Democrats’ narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Leaders and groups withdrew endorsements after a Politico report detailed sexual assault allegations against the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.
- Maine Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree and party leadership called on U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race on Monday, following a Politico report detailing sexual assault allegations.
- Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Maine resident, accused Platner of sexually assaulting her while he was intoxicated in 2021; the candidate has faced prior controversies including inflammatory social media posts and reported concerning behavior toward women.
- Maine Democratic Party leadership, Planned Parenthood, and national figures revoked their endorsements, with party leaders stating they must hold candidates to the "highest standard" and stand with survivors.
- Platner has until July 13 to withdraw from the Senate race; if he exits, the Maine Democratic Party would have until July 27 to select a replacement to challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
- While Platner denied the allegations as "categorically false" in a video released Monday, the Senate Majority PAC confirmed it will cease funding his campaign, leaving his candidacy in doubt.
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