Platner Faces Assault Allegations | Lexington News

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

A woman named Jenny Racicot has accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault in 2021, claiming he forced himself on her at her home after she told him to stop—while intoxicated. Racicot says she ended all contact afterward, confirming the encounter was non-consensual. Politico broke the story, sparking national attention. Platner has denied the allegations outright in a video statement, calling them “entirely false,” and said his campaign is reassessing its strategy amid the fallout. He’s also canceled several upcoming town halls. As the controversy grows, the future of his…