Platner Drops Senate Race Amid Allegations | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has dropped out after a wave of serious allegations, including an assault claim from an ex-partner, and a history of controversial online posts. Despite denying the accusations, the mounting pressure — including criticism from MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, who called his campaign “enraging” — forced him to end his bid. Psaki praised the women who spoke out, calling their courage vital, and criticized Platner’s lengthy exit video for deflecting rather than owning responsibility. His campaign, which had already faced scrutiny since winning the primary against Governor…