Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate, has been accused of rape by a 41-year-old woman named Jenny Racicot, prompting many prominent Democrats to withdraw their endorsements and call for him to suspend his campaign. The allegations have led to a swift backlash against Platner, with many lawmakers racing to issue statements condemning the alleged behavior and urging him to step aside. The incident has significant implications for the Senate race and the Democratic Party as a whole, with many questioning how to balance support for victims of sexual assault with the need to protect the rights of the accused.
- ▪Jenny Racicot, 41, accused Graham Platner of rape in interviews with Politico and CNN, alleging he forced himself on her despite repeated attempts to get him to stop.
- ▪Platner denied the allegations and said he was taking time to reflect on the best path forward for his campaign.
- ▪Many prominent Democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Ro Khanna, have withdrawn their endorsements and called on Platner to step aside as the Democratic nominee.
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Graham Platner Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid Jenny Racicot, 41, accused Platner of rape, prompting Warren, Schumer and Gillibrand to withdraw endorsements By Adam Pack Fox News Published July 7, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former House speaker slams complicit Democrats over Graham Platner scandal Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses the new sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner on 'Jesse Watters Primetime,' suggesting a Democratic Party 'political hitjob' because his poll numbers were slipping.
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