Graham Platner's exit throws a must-win race for Democrats into tumult

The insurgent Democratic candidate in Maine's Senate race dropped out within days of an ex-girlfriend publicly accusing him of sexual assault.

Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation

Mr. Platner’s withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both parties see as crucial to their hopes of winning the Senate.

By Bayliss Wagner, Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck

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Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner suspends campaign after rape allegations

Populist oyster farmer scraps bid to capture Maine seat in upper chamber of US Congress

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate, exits race after rape allegation

Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee for Maine and the party's hope to flip a Republican-held seat, ended his campaign following a rape allegation. He has denied the accusations.

9 possible candidates who could replace Platner on Maine’s ballot

Will Democrats choose another progressive nominee or distance themselves from Graham Platner’s wing of the party amid his scandals?

By Ben Binday

Graham Platner debacle puts Democrats in grave danger of blowing it in the midterms

The meltdown in Maine’s Senate race risks the Democrats’ opportunity to turn Trump into a lame duck president. Two years ago Democrats had one job: stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House. It was the only thing that mattered, but with breathtaking political malpractice, they imploded. This November Democrats have two jobs: win the House of Representatives and win the Senate to turn Trump into a lame duck president for his final two years. But once again the party, fond of warning ...

By David Smith in Washington

Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape

Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support.

By Barbara Sprunt

Fetterman unloads on scandal-plagued Platner after rape allegation ends Senate bid: 'Adios, trash bag'

John Fetterman calls Graham Platner a "dead man walking" and demands Bernie Sanders apologize for endorsing the scandal-plagued Maine candidate.

US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations

A string of high-profile Democrats have withdrawn support for Platner following sexual assault allegation.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner to suspend U.S. Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after allegation of sexual assault.

Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sex assault claim

Maine Democrats must now replace Platner with less than four months until the midterm elections.

Democrat Graham Platner exits key US Senate race, but denies rape allegation

Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee whose insurgent rise had drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, ended his campaign on Wednesday after a rape allegation threatened to derail one of his party’s best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat. Platner, a Marine veteran, oysterman and political newcomer, won last month’s Democratic primary in the northeastern state of Maine to face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November’s midterm elections. His withdrawal gives Maine...

By Agence France-Presse

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim sends Democrats fleeing his campaign

Platner’s exit kicks off a mad dash to find a candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins

By Eric Garcia

Patrick Dempsey Gave ‘Real Thought’ to Running For Senate in Maine After Graham Platner Scandal: ‘I’m Concerned About the Direction Our Country Is Heading’

Patrick Dempsey wrote in a recent op-ed for the Portland Press Herald that he gave “real thought” to running for Senate in Maine after the Democratic nominee Graham Platner was hit with sexual assault allegations. However, he ultimately decided to leave the job for someone more qualified. “Over the past several days, I’ve been asked […]

By Jack Dunn

Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race

Many Democrats had already questioned Platner's fitness for office before Politico reported on Monday that a woman accused him of forcing her to have sex with him nearly ⁠five years ago.

Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

The Democratic candidate who challenged incumbent Republican Susan Collins will be replaced by the state party in the coming weeks

By Nikkimccannramirez

Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid In Maine After Sexual Assault Allegation

Graham Platner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine on Wednesday, clearing the way for Democrats in that state to choose a new candidate as they seek to retake control of the chamber. “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me,” Platner said in a video posted to social media on […]

By Ted Johnson

Jeffrey Donaldson: ‘Disturbing’ Snapchat filters and new allegations 

The Jeffrey Donaldson scandal has taken another turn, with the former DUP leader now set to face a fresh investigation.­New allegations have emerged of a sexual assault involving a woman at the party’s Westminster offices.­More details have also come to light about Donaldson’s conduct throughout his years in politics as former colleagues speak out about his inappropriate behaviour.­Is it open season on Jeffrey Donaldson where every rumour is fair game? And why has it taken until now for peopl...

Patrick Dempsey Shuts Down Senate Buzz Amid Graham Platner Scandal

Patrick Dempsey heard the calls for him to run for Senate ... he just isn't answering them. The "Grey's Anatomy" star is officially shutting down any speculation he could jump into Maine politics ... revealing in a lengthy open letter Wednesday…

By TMZ Staff

Coffee Break: The Machine Gets Its Man in Maine

Graham Platner has suspended his campaign following a Politico article featuring "credible" accusations of sexual assault against him. Not everyone finds the charges equally credible.

By Nat Wilson Turner