Rumors are swirling on social media about the future of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after several of his events were canceled and a report from Politico accused the candidate of sexual assault ahead of a key deadline in the race. Maine resident Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico over the course of three interviews that Platner forced her to have sex five years ago, a claim that Platner denied in the story.Additionally, the report says that a man Raciot dated afterward confirmed she had told him about the incident, which was also corroborated by emails between Racicot and her therapist. "I remember him grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me," Racicot told the outlet about the incident, which allegedly took place while the two were intoxicated.
"I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, ‘This is no longer my choice.’"In a statement to Politico, Platner said, "These allegations are troubling, serious, and false.Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue."‘HE HATED WOMEN’: EXPLOSIVE ABUSE, NEW NAZI TATTOO ALLEGATIONS FROM EXES ROCK PLATNER'S CAMPAIGNDemocratic U.S.
Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his primary election event in Blue Hill, Maine, on June 9, 2026.(CJ Gunther/Getty Images)Over the last few days, multiple Platner events over the 4th of July holiday weekend and Monday were canceled without an official explanation or comment from the campaign, Bangor Daily News reported on Monday, other than one event organizer saying that an event in Gorman was canceled due to Platner "not feeling well."The news of the canceled events led conservative outlets and pundits to speculate whether there is an underlying reason for the cancellations."Graham Platner cancels MULTIPLE scheduled town hall events as progressive allies tease another scandal is about to hit his campaign," the Maine Wire news outlet posted on X.
"Augusta town hall for last night - CANCELED Gorham town hall toni...