Platner Faces Fallout Over Assault Claims | US News

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire after a former partner accused him of sexual assault in 2021 — a claim he fiercely denies, calling it politically motivated. With his primary win now overshadowed by scandal, Platner’s campaign is urgently seeking 48 hours of supporter input to decide his next move, as internal Democratic Party tensions rise. Advisers, including strategist Morris Katz, are weighing whether he should withdraw before the ballot deadline — or exit on his own terms to preserve influence. Platner, a veteran, insists he remains committed to his campaign while awaiting public feedback.

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