Platner Faces New Assault Allegations | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing fresh allegations of sexual assault from a former partner, who claims he forced himself on her in 2021 while intoxicated — despite her clear “no.” The 41-year-old Democrat, who won his party’s primary handily, is already dealing with controversy over a Nazi tattoo he got in the Marines. The accuser, a Maine resident, says she repeatedly rejected him. Platner denies the claims and says his campaign is weighing its next steps — with Maine law giving the Democratic Party until July 13th to replace him if needed. The situation is escalating as the…