Platner says he will 'reflect' on Maine Senate campaign after woman accuses him of sexual assault

Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, faces sexual assault allegations from a former partner, prompting him to 'reflect' on his campaign. The accusation, reported by Politico, details an alleged 2021 incident involving non-consensual sex while Platner was intoxicated. Platner denies the claim but has canceled campaign events, complicating Democrats' efforts to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.