Democrat Graham Platner drops out of key US Senate race in Maine
Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign in Maine following allegations of sexual assault. Platner denies the claims but withdrew after party leadership threatened to cut off campaign support.
Why it matters
The withdrawal significantly impacts the balance of power in the US Senate, as Maine is considered a pivotal state for Democratic control.
Image source, Getty Images By Kayla Epstein Published 9 July 2026, 01:32 BST Updated 6 minutes ago Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine, following a series of scandals that included a woman accusing him of sexual assault.
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