Graham Platner is OUT!
July 9, 2026
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as posted by the channelBilly breaks down the collapse of Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign — the "Mamdani of Maine" who suspended his run Wednesday night after a second woman, Lindsey Fifield, went on camera accusing him of controlling and abusive behavior tied to his drinking during their 2013–2015 relationship. Her account followed Jenny Racicot's rape allegation days earlier, which Platner denies. The exits piled up fast: Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna, and the Senate Majority PAC all pulled support before Platner announced he was suspending operations, insisting the decision "is most certainly not" an admission of guilt. Maine Democrats now have until July 27 to pick a replacement to face Sen. Susan Collins.
⚠️ Platner denies the underlying allegations. His decision to suspend his campaign is confirmed fact; the assault allegations themselves remain contested claims.
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