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Platner Drops Campaign Amid Allegations | Perth News
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Summary
Maine’s Senate race just exploded as Democratic candidate Graham Platner abruptly suspended his campaign amid mounting sexual assault allegations — a move he insists is about political integrity, not guilt. A former Marine and oysterman, Platner’s exit comes after a wave of accusations he denies, calling them politically motivated. With a July 13 deadline to withdraw and just 14 days for the party to find a replacement to challenge GOP Senator Susan Collins, Democrats are scrambling — and notable names like Patrick Dempsey have already declined. Platner’s rise was fueled by progressive energy, but his campaign was also marred by past offensive remarks and a controversial tattoo. Now, the race is in flux — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/50a4a78ba0443883