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Related: About this forumBREAKING: Graham Platner suspends campaign for Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations - All In - MS NOW
Maine Democrat Graham Platner announces he is "suspending campaign operations" in his Maine Senate race in the wake of sexual assault allegations. - Aired on 07/08/2026.
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BREAKING: Graham Platner suspends campaign for Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations - All In - MS NOW (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
4 hrs ago
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Yes, he officially has dropped out. Which means the Democrats must choose a new candidate
Rhiannon12866
4 hrs ago
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lapucelle
(21,365 posts)1. So he didn't withdraw from the race?
This is turning into a nightmare.
Rhiannon12866
(261,950 posts)2. Yes, he officially has dropped out. Which means the Democrats must choose a new candidate
lapucelle
(21,365 posts)4. Thanks!
WinningAgain
(63 posts)3. To little to late
We are not recovering from this it doesn't mater who we run.