sexual assault claim

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault claim, which has intensified divisions within the Democratic Party. He criticized Washington leaders for interfering in the candidate replacement process and denied the allegations as 'categorically false'.

Graham Platner, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, announced his withdrawal from the race following a sexual assault allegation. His exit could disrupt Democratic efforts to regain Senate control and highlights internal party divisions.

Democrat Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him accused him of drunkenly forcing her to have sex despite her telling him to stop.

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. He denied the claim but cited the need for an open replacement process, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party.