Graham Platner: The Democrat Who Dropped Out of the Senate Race Over an Allegation
Democratic Senate candidate for the state of Maine, Graham Platner, officially suspended his campaign on July 8, 2026, following a severe sexual assault allegation brought forward by a former partner. The 41-year-old Marine veteran denied the accusations but stated that the massive political fallout made it impossible to continue his run, leaving the Democratic party scrambling to find a new nominee.
