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Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault

The Guardian UK Monday 06 July 2026, 20:11 UTC By Shrai Popat and Rachel Leingang 1 min read
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Democratic candidate for Senate, who has faced series of scandals, denies allegation reported by PoliticoA woman has accused Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, of sexual assault, according to an exclusive report by Politico. Jenny Racicot, 41, dated the oyster farmer former marine veteran and alleges he forced her to have sex despite repeated objections.

Democratic candidate for Senate, who has faced series of scandals, denies allegation reported by Politico

A woman has accused Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, of sexual assault, according to an exclusive report by Politico.

Jenny Racicot, 41, dated the oyster farmer former marine veteran and alleges he forced her to have sex despite repeated objections.

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