Maine Democrat Facing Sexual Assault Allegation, Signals Possible Campaign Exit

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee challenging Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, denied a sexual assault allegation from a former girlfriend who claims he forced her to have sex in 2021. Politico reported the allegation July 6. Platner called the claim "categorically untrue," but his campaign said it was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" — language signaling internal uncertainty about his candidacy's viability.