Adam Carlson

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, faces a rape accusation from his ex-girlfriend Jenny Racicot, leading to calls from Democratic politicians for him to drop out of the race to avoid being on the general election ballot. Platner's campaign denies the allegations, claiming they are orchestrated by out-of-state operatives, but messages from 2023 support the claim. The accusation adds to a series of controversies surrounding his campaign, including a Nazi tattoo, sexting scandal, and Reddit posts criticizing sexual assault, Black people, and rural voters.