Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race amid misconduct allegations
Democratic candidate Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's Senate race on Wednesday amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Platner's exit further jeopardizes the party's chances of regaining control during the midterms, as Republicans currently hold a narrow 53-47 majority in the Senate. His controversial campaign faced scrutiny over past behavior and inadequate vetting by party activists.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 03:26 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 22:50 UTC
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