Stephen King

Stephen King deleted a post initially expressing hope that Graham Platner does not drop out of the Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations. King later clarified he was not defending Platner and stated that if Platner committed rape, he should step down, though his posts faced continued backlash. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing her to have sex in 2021, which he denied.

Stephen King retracted support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after allegations of sexual assault emerged. King stated Platner should withdraw from the Senate race if the allegations are true.

Stephen King is supporting Senate candidate Graham Platner amid a sexual assault allegation from ex Jenny Racicot, which Platner denies. King expressed hope Platner doesn't drop out, while conservative figures criticized his stance. Platner has not committed to withdrawing from the race.

Graham Platner, a marine veteran and oyster farmer, secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine after receiving an endorsement from Stephen King. He will face Republican incumbent Susan Collins in the November election.

Graham Platner, a marine veteran and oyster farmer, became the Maine Democrats' nominee for the US Senate against Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Stephen King endorsed Platner, and over 100,000 Democrats in Maine supported his candidacy.