Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Maine's US Senate seat on Wednesday, just days after facing serious sexual assault allegations. The former Marine previously garnered significant support but quickly lost backing from key allies including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. His exit threatens to complicate Democratic hopes of flipping crucial Senate seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 03:13 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 04:20 UTC
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