Platner says he is ‘taking the time to reflect’ on his candidacy

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate race, is taking time to reflect on his candidacy. This follows a POLITICO report detailing allegations from a former partner who claims Platner forced her to have sex in 2021. Although Platner denies these accusations, he indicated he is weighing the future of his campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, citing the political reality and the need to determine the best path forward.