POLITICSJul 9 · 00:20 UTCPOLITICO RSSBy Alec Hernandez, Jessica Piper and Adam Wren

Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign

Graham Platner ended his Maine Senate campaign amid allegations of sexual assault reported by Jenny Racicot. Democratic leadership and progressive backers withdrew support, leading to his withdrawal. Platner denied the allegations but suspended campaign operations.

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