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Graham Platner suspends campaign for Senate seat in Maine
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
Graham Platner said he would end his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine on Wednesday, two days after a woman accused the Democrat of sexually assaulting her.Read more trending news Platner’s withdrawal came after a controversy that began on Monday, the Bangor Daily News reported. Politico and CN...
Key takeaway Politico and CNN reported that Jenny Racicot, 41, a Maine woman who dated him on and off for more than two years, said he forced her to have sex with him in 2021 despite her repeated objections.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Graham Platner said he would end his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine on Wednesday, two days after a woman accused the Democrat of sexually assaulting her.Read more trending news Platner’s withdrawal came after a controversy that began on Monday, the Bangor Daily News reported. Politico and CN...
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