Maine Democrat Challenging Collins Denies Sexual Assault Allegation, Weighs Campaign Future

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee running against Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, denied an allegation that he forced a former girlfriend to have sex in 2021. Politico reported the claim July 6. Platner called it "categorically untrue," but his campaign said it was "taking time to reflect" on his path forward—signaling possible withdrawal from the race.