# Graham Platner Drops Senate Race Amid Allegations | Charleston News

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Published: 2026-07-10T22:27:52+00:00
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Graham Platner has dropped out of the Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations surfaced, citing party politics as the reason for his exit — a move that ends a campaign already marred by controversy, including a Nazi tattoo, sexting while married, and inflammatory past social media posts. His defiant exit letter, closing with “F--- ICE. Free Palestine. Up the Hearts,” signals a fiery end to his campaign. With his withdrawal officially filed, he won’t appear on the ballot, and the Maine Democrats now scramble to pick a replacement through a special nominating convention. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef4f19255ccd2e2b

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