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BREAKING: Graham Platner suspends campaign in Maine Senate race
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July 9, 2026
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2:55Now Playing"My name might be on the ballot right now, but that ballot line belongs to the people of Maine. And on November 3, it needs to belong to the people of Maine."
Embattled Senate candidate Graham Platner suspended his campaign on Wednesday following allegations of sexual assault, allegations he denies. In a video announcing the suspension, Platner called out the political establishment and said the process to choose his replacement needs to be transparent.
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