Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation

<p>Democratic marines veteran and oyster farmer has been dogged by controversy since entering contest last year</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/06/graham-platner-assault-allegation">Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault</a></p></li></ul><p>Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, is suspending his campaign following a sexual assault allegation.</p><p>Platner announced his decision in an 11-minute <a href="https://x.com/grahamformaine/status/2075009677495058687">video</a> posted to social media on Wednesday evening.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/08/graham-platner-maine-senate-campaign">Continue reading...</a>