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Platner’s campaign and the state party have been publicly sparring, with the campaign denying it’s trying to unduly influence who would replace him as the Senate nominee.

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While Graham Platner has denied an ex-girlfriend's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2021, he said he is considering his best path forward in the Maine Senate race.Graeme Sloan / Bloomberg via Getty Images file

July 8, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT

By Sahil Kapur and Ryan Nobles

More than 48 hours after Graham Platner signaled he might drop out of the Maine Senate race after he faced a sexual assault allegation, he continues to hold off on announcing whether he’ll end his campaign.

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