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Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Withdraws Amid Rape Allegations and Party Pressure
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First reported by Ynet · 6 hours ago
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner from Maine withdrew from the race after a rape allegation and mounting party pressure. His campaign was marred by accusations of sexual assault, antisemitism, and domestic violence. The Maine Democratic Party is now selecting a replacement candidate ahead of the July 27 deadline.
- 01Graham Platner withdrew from Maine Senate race amid a 2021 rape allegation.
- 02Platner denied accusations, calling them a coordinated conspiracy against him.
- 03Key Democrats including Warren and Sanders withdrew support after the allegations.
- 04Platner faced past controversies including antisemitic posts and a Nazi tattoo.
- 05President Trump cast doubt on the accuser, questioning if people believe women.
- 06Maine Democrats plan a special convention to choose a replacement by July 27.
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