Democrats Pull Platner Endorsements After Allegation

July 7, 2026 4:50 am

Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegations Monday, but said he’d consider the next steps for his campaign. He states that any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue. He says he will be considering next steps for his campaign. Jenny Racicot claims Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her. She says they had been in an on-and-off relationship but cut off contact after the incident, which she says wasn’t consensual. Monday’s report pushed several supporters away from a candidate who has long been controversial.