Top Democrats called Monday for Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw after Politico reported a sexual assault allegation that he denied.
Politico reported that Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Maine resident who previously dated Platner, accused him of forcing her to have sex in late 2021. Politico also reported Racicot alleged Platner entered her rural Maine home uninvited while deeply intoxicated.
Platner, 41, a Marine veteran, oysterman and political newcomer, rejected the allegation. In a video posted to X after the report, he called the allegations “troubling, serious and false.”
“troubling, serious and false.” — Graham Platner
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on Platner to withdraw so Maine Democrats could choose another nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
The DSCC also said it would not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot.
The Maine Democratic Party also called on Platner to withdraw, saying party leadership must hold candidates to the highest standard.
This is a developing story. Virginia Times will update as information becomes available.
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