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42. Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward' July 6, 20264:09 PM ET

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Mon Jul 6, 2026, 04:23 PM

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https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5875431/platner-sexual-assault-allegation-maine-senate

snip-"The latest allegations were reported on Monday by Politico, and detail an account made by a former girlfriend of Platner, who alleges that in 2021 Platner entered her home in rural Maine, "deeply intoxicated," and forced her to have sex over her repeated objections.

NPR has not independently verified the claims, but in a statement Platner adamantly denied them.

"These allegations are troubling, serious, and false. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue," he said."

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ME-SEN: Graham Platner postpones multiple events this week [View all] RandySF Monday OP

Welp. Watch this space. SSJVegeta Monday #1

If he already won the Maine primary, who becomes the Democrati nominee?? Chasstev365 Monday #2

There is a process but I don't know whether it's too late. RandySF Monday #6

I THINK they have two more weeks under ballots are finalized, so good question obamanut2012 Monday #11

Thanks! Chasstev365 Monday #14

If someone legally withdraws in Texas, the local parties have until the end of August to nominate another candidate. LeftInTX Monday #28

He would need to legally withdraw. Probably before the end of August. LeftInTX Monday #29

I just saw this trending on bluesky under "accountability" senseandsensibility Monday #3

I expect that as well. BannonsLiver Monday #5

Where? MorbidButterflyTat Monday #27

Make that 7. BannonsLiver Monday #30

Really wish Mills would have gotten that nom obamanut2012 Monday #4

This and she had already won statewide as governor. nt PunkinPi Monday #34

or maybe he just isn't feeling well? Jersey Devil Monday #7

Of course that's possible senseandsensibility Monday #8

Maybe a press conference to declare he felt crappy? Jersey Devil Monday #13

It's always possible RandySF Monday #9

So he cancelled 2 events over the weekend Jersey Devil Monday #10

No. RandySF Monday #16

Intuition? Jersey Devil Monday #18

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Monday #20

Because I'm usually right. RandySF Monday #44

Indeed you are. MontanaMama Monday #52

He would have said that obamanut2012 Monday #12

The OP said he did Jersey Devil Monday #17

LOL dem4decades Monday #35

We'll see but it doesn't sound good. underpants Monday #15

You might be right, or he could just be sick. Music Man Monday #19

And indeed, he was not just sick :) Music Man Monday #55

This is why Blue Full Moon Monday #21

Predictit has flipped markedly to Collins. DavidDvorkin Monday #22

I hate when they cite prediction markets newdeal2 Monday #23

Instead of trashing the establishment all the time WSHazel Monday #24

She also held back on Chevalier. RandySF Monday #26

I like AOC. yardwork Monday #43

I read on the comments on bluesky that under Maine law if he drops out before July 13 senseandsensibility Monday #25

Deadline is July 13th? I thought maybe later. LeftInTX Monday #31

July 13 obamanut2012 Monday #38

if this website is correct, it's to late . rogue emissary Monday #39

Hmmmm. Just after the "too late" date this woman amps up her accusations. LiberalLovinLug Monday #50

We have till next Monday, but I have little faith he'd do the right thing. rogue emissary Monday #53

The Purity Test goes both ways LiberalLovinLug Monday #56

You mean like Mamdani not endorsing Harris before the 2024 election? rogue emissary Monday #57

Not too late as it says: Withdraws on or before 5 p.m. of the 2nd Monday in July preceding the general election..... Celerity Monday #60

My mistake, I should have been clearer. My "too late" was a judgment on him not the letter of the law. rogue emissary Monday #62

What a disaster! JoFerret Monday #32

*sigh* sarisataka Monday #33

This does Manatee Monday #36

Shocked that a guy calilama Monday #58

MSNOW right now "Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Sexually Assaulted Her senseandsensibility Monday #37

Shoot, this doesn't sound good PatSeg Monday #40

Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward' July 6, 20264:09 PM ET irisblue Monday #42

Unless she is psychic, this isn't political. SamuelAdams Monday #48

Yup, and she has been politically liberal obamanut2012 Monday #49

Do you have a source or link on that or are you referencing the npr article? nt blue_jay Monday #59

a town hall set for Monday was postponed because Platner was "not feeling well." LudwigPastorius Monday #41

If I lived there and could vote, I would have to not vote for him ashredux Monday #45

If this involved anyone other than a Democrat, no one on DU would be defending him. SamuelAdams Monday #46

Thank you obamanut2012 Monday #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Katcat Monday #47

Not surprising considering the earlier stuff pinkstarburst Monday #54

Did he ever run for political office before? If not, Senate is a big stretch for the first time. IMHO. Katinfl Monday #61

The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race. LetMyPeopleVote Monday #63