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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denied allegations of sexual assault published by Politico on Monday.<\/p>\n

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41-year-old Jenny Racicot told the outlet she had an on-and-off relationship with the Maine Democrat. She said that relationship came to an end after an intoxicated Platner forced himself on her in 2021, despite repeated requests for him to stop.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, \u2018This is no longer my choice,\u2019\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n

Platner called the claims made by a former partner \u201ctroubling, serious and false\u201d in a statement posted to social media. While he did not suspend his campaign, Platner said he would take a pause before determining his next move.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAny accusation of nonconsensual behavior is categorically false,\u201d he said. \u201cRegardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we are taking time to reflect on the best path forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Racicot\u2019s story was included in a New York Times report in which former romantic partners of Platner\u2019s recounted \u201cunsettling\u201d behavior from the veteran and oysterman. Racicot said she was spurred to share more details when the Times story devolved into political attacks on another accuser. The Maine resident says she believes in Platner\u2019s political goals, but can\u2019t support \u201chim as a person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Platner repeatedly denied the allegation in his statement and vowed to use \u201cevery tool at our disposal\u201d to defeat incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Graham Platner for Senate (@grahamformaine) July 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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