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Democrats Withdraw Support for Maine Senate Candidate Over Sexual Assault Allegations

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Leading Democrats are withdrawing support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.
Jenny Racicot alleged Platner forced nonconsensual sex in late 2021.
Platner denies the allegations but is "rethinking his campaign."

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Leading Democrats are withdrawing support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Jenny Racicot alleged Platner forced nonconsensual sex in late 2021. Platner denies the allegations but is "rethinking his campaign."

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Democrats Withdraw Support for Maine Senate Candidate Over Sexual Assault Allegations

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