Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, is facing allegations of sexual assault. Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old resident of Maine who previously dated Platner, alleges that the oyster farmer and former marine veteran drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her repeated objections.
Platner and his campaign have denied the accusations, describing them as categorically untrue. The development has injected tumult into the key Senate race as the candidate navigates the explosive allegations.
The embattled nominee previously faced accusations of concerning behavior that left former girlfriends feeling uneasy. Following the new reports, Platner stated in a social media video that he is assessing his next steps and taking time to reflect on the best path forward for his campaign.