Platner’s paperwork was received by the Maine secretary of state’s office and reflected shortly thereafter in its online ...

Platner has maintained his innocence and accused his political enemies of orchestrating the allegation of sexual assault that drove him from the race.

Democrat Graham Platner is set to formally withdraw from the Maine Senate race on Monday, after announcing Wednesday that he was suspending campaign operations amid mounting controversy. A source ...

Platner plans a return to the public eye after ending his campaign last month in the face of ****** assault allegations.

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The Democratic candidate's exit comes after he was accused of sexual assault by a woman he previously dated. The formal paperwork means his name won't appear on the ballot.

The announcement officially capped off a tumultuous campaign that fired up progressives across the state but eventually lost state and national support after a series of escalating scandals.

The Maine Secretary of State's office confirmed Platner's withdrawal and will have until July 27 to name a replacement. Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has officially ...

Democrat Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, allowing members of the party to choose their new nominee this month. “I write to formally withdraw my candidacy for United ...