Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him

Maine’s embattled US Senate nominee has faced calls to withdraw after a sexual assault allegation he denies Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Graham Platner, the embattled Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, has been accused of trying to influence the process of picking his replacement amid a chorus of calls for him to withdraw from the race. Platner has publicly said he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” after an allegation of sexual assault, which he denied, was published on Monday. Continue reading...

Guardian staff · Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 5:45 AM
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Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him

Maine’s embattled US Senate nominee has faced calls to withdraw after a sexual assault allegation he denies

Graham Platner, the embattled Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, has been accused of trying to influence the process of picking his replacement amid a chorus of calls for him to withdraw from the race.

Platner has publicly said he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” after an allegation of sexual assault, which he denied, was published on Monday.

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