Published July 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM ET · Updated July 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
How Platner's campaign unraveled, from Reddit posts to a rape allegation
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Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign unraveled after a former girlfriend accused him of rape. Bernie Sanders and other Democrats called on Platner to step aside from the race following the allegation.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 22 hr ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Breitbart. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
