Graham Platner Withdraws From Maine Senate Race Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Graham Platner has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the US Senate in Maine, submitting the necessary paperwork to leave the race. His decision follows multiple sexual assault allegations that led to the collapse of his campaign.
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Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
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The move paved the way for the party to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.
By Reid J. Epstein
Read full article →Graham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine
Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assault Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, officially withdrew his candidacy on Friday afternoon, ending a campaign laden with scandals. Maine’s secretary of state confirmed Platner had filed the paperwork to remove his name from the November ballot, two days after Platner publicly said he planned to exit the race. Continue reading...
By Gabrielle Canon
Read full article →Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
By Saige Miller
Read full article →Platner officially terminates Senate bid after bombshell rape allegation ends campaign
Graham Platner filed paperwork hours before a crucial deadline, allowing Maine Democrats to replace him after sexual misconduct allegations.
Read full article →Graham Platner officially drops from Maine Senate race after sex assault claim, setting off mad dash for Democrats
Democrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes. But it’s far from a slam dunk
By Eric Garcia
Read full article →Graham Platner quits Maine Senate race with fiery, F-bomb-filled letter amid sexual assault allegations
Graham Platner officially dropped out of Maine's Senate race, ending his campaign with an F-bomb in his withdrawal letter.
Read full article →Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race
The Maine Secretary of State's office confirmed Platner's withdrawal and will have until July 27 to name a replacement.
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