Platner, who had faced national backlash over his now-covered Nazi-themed tattoo, suspended his campaign on Wednesday, after many of his supporters, including prominent progressive senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, called on him to resign over the sexual assault allegations
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Platner, who had faced national backlash over his now-covered Nazi-themed tattoo, suspended his campaign on Wednesday, after many of his supporters, including prominent progressive senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, called on him to resign over the sexual assault allegations
11:49 PM • July 10 2026 IDT
Graham Platner, who won the Democratic primary for Maine's Senate race on a campaign centered on progressive policies and criticism of Israel and AIPAC, formally withdrew from the race Friday after losing support following several reports detailing allegations of sexual assault against women.
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