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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Kimberlee Kruesi And Meg Kinnard, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including an 11-minute video posted by Platner on social media. The candidate, Graham Platner, had been running an insurgent campaign despite months of controversy.
A Democrat running for the US Senate in Maine is withdrawing from the race. This decision comes after an allegation of sexual assault was made against him. The candidate, Graham Platner, had been running an insurgent campaign despite months of controversy.
His exit from the race may cause divisions within the party, as they discuss who should replace him on the ballot. Maine is a key state in the battle for control of the Senate, and Democrats had been hoping to win the seat.
Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including an 11-minute video posted by Platner on social media.
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Category: parks Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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