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Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Plattner Accused of Rape and Suspends Campaign

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 6, 2026

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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner has been accused of rape by a former partner and has suspended his campaign amid calls for him to withdraw. Plattner denies the allegations but faces mounting pressure from his party and allies. The accusations come amid a history of scandals and controversial views, threatening his chances in the November election.

01Graham Plattner, Democratic Senate candidate, is accused of raping a former partner in 2021.
02Plattner denies the allegations and has suspended his campaign to consider next steps.
03Democratic leaders and allies, including Elizabeth Warren, call for Plattner to withdraw immediately.
04The Senate Democrats' campaign arm refuses to fund Plattner's race while he remains the nominee.
05Plattner's campaign has faced multiple scandals, including a Nazi-like tattoo and praise for a Hamas attack.
06He must withdraw by July 13 to allow the party to select a replacement candidate.

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