Platner Suspends Campaign Amid Allegations | Wilmington News

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

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign amid explosive allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse, forcing the Democratic Party to scramble for a replacement. Trump weighed in, questioning why such accusations against men are treated differently than those against women, while Platner denies all claims, calling his exit a strategic move—not an admission of guilt. With a July 13 deadline looming to officially withdraw, the race’s future hangs in the balance as the fallout continues to dominate political discourse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…