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Platner Drops Senate Race Amid Allegations | Dayton News
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has dropped out of the Senate race after a woman, Racicot, came forward with sexual assault allegations from 2021. Platner denies the claims, blaming “large forces” working to end his campaign, while also facing scrutiny over infidelity, covering up a Nazi tattoo, and offensive online posts. Racicot, who waited to speak out due to supporting his politics, says she wants the truth known and described an incident where Platner allegedly forced himself on her after entering her home drunk. Once seen as a strong contender against Republican Susan Collins, his exit…
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