# Platner Drops Senate Race Amid Assault Allegations | Virginia Beach News

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Podcast: [Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167)
Published: 2026-07-11T00:18:14+00:00
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Graham Platner’s Senate bid in Maine is over after he withdrew amid a sexual assault allegation he denies — a major setback for Democrats hoping to flip Susan Collins’ seat. Running as an anti-establishment outsider backed by progressives like Bernie Sanders, Platner’s exit leaves Maine’s party scrambling to pick a replacement by July 27, with former gubernatorial contenders and business leaders already stepping in to seize the moment. 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/53f3c37e78decc58

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