Democrats' Platner accused of sexual assault, dashing party's US Senate hopes
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner was accused of sexual assault by an ex-partner on July 7, 2026, resulting in a stream of endorsements being withdrawn. Platner, who denies the allegation, has canceled several town hall events and is considering his campaign's future. The accusations have thrown a critical Senate race in Maine into turmoil.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 23:29 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 23:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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