July 8 (UPI) -- Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race on Wednesday evening, two days after allegations arose that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2021.

Graham Platner, who until recently was the Democratic Party nominee for the US Senate in Maine, dropped out of the race on Wednesday after he was accused of rape."I intend to file the paperwork to withdraw. But the process needs to assure that what comes next is reflective of the Mainers who on June...

Democratic Candidate Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race amid multiple reports of sexual assault and coercion from past partners. 

Graham Platner bowed out of the Maine Senate race, clearing the way for Democrats to install a new nominee against Sen. Susan Collins in a marquee contest that could help determine control of the Sena

Democratic candidate Graham Platner has dropped out of Maine's US Senate race, days after a sexual assault allegation led to growing pressure from his own party.Platner announced on Wednesday that...

Maine Beer Company co-founder Dan Kleban said Wednesday that he's all in to replace scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, who has yet to drop out of the race.

Actor Patrick Dempsey said Wednesday that he will not run for a Maine Senate seat, quashing speculation that the "Grey's Anatomy" star and People magazine's former Sexiest Man Aliv

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger said Graham Platner encouraged her to consider replacing him in the Senate race but he has not dropped out yet and others are being discussed as possible contenders.

Patrick Dempsey says he gave 'real thought' to running for Senate in Maine after the Graham Platner scandal.