Published July 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET · Updated July 7, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Stephen King urges Platner to stay in Senate race despite assault allegation
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to drop out of the race after a former girlfriend leveled a sexual assault allegation, which he denies. Author Stephen King publicly urged Platner to remain in the race. Platner said he is weighing the best path forward as speculation grows about potential replacements.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 17 hr ago, when The New Republic reported it. Coverage has since grown to 8 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
