Platner Under Fire in Maine Senate Race | Oakland News

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

Maine’s Senate race is spiraling after Graham Platner, the Democratic primary winner, faces mounting pressure to step down amid fresh allegations of sexual assault. A woman claims Platner forced her into sex five years ago — a claim he denies — but multiple women have previously come forward with disturbing accounts. Once an early supporter, Rep. Ro Khanna now demands Platner exit the race, calling the allegations credible and non-negotiable. The Maine Democratic Party echoes that call. Platner, meanwhile, has issued a vague social media statement, saying he’s “taking time to think” — as the…