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Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new nominee – as it happened

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Source AI Summary Published July 9, 2026 Brief Under 1 min brief
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Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following allegations of sexual assault, which he claims are entirely false. Platner's decision to drop out of the race comes after the allegations surfaced, prompting a response from the Maine Democratic party. The party will now need to select a new nominee to replace Platner. The development is the latest in a series of events surrounding the Maine Senate race, which has seen a number of high-profile candidates emerge.

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