Platner ‘taking the time to reflect on the best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after assault allegation

Trump brands Democrat Maine candidate Platner a 'pig' and a 'thug' in Oval Office rant

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is confronting fresh political challenges after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021, a claim he has denied, as new polling suggests voters have little tolerance for additional controversies involving the candidate.

Platner, 41, and his campaign denied the accusations made by 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot in a Politico article published Monday.

The alleged assault was first reported by Politico.