Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid 07.07.2026

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a massive political collapse following a rape allegation by Maine resident Jenny Racicot. Racicot, who was seeing Platner on and off five years ago, told Politico and CNN that he forced himself on her during an uninvited home visit. This bombshell has triggered a widespread revolt within the Democratic Party, with prominent figures including Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Ro Khanna withdrawing their endorsements. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have demanded Platner immediately suspend his campaign, warning that the DSCC will withhold funding if he remains. With a July 13 deadline to replace him on the ballot, Democrats are scrambling to protect a critical Senate seat in Maine. Platner has denied the allegations, but his campaign continues to unravel amid previous scandals involving infidelity and controversial tattoos.














