Graham Platner Sexual Assault Scandal
A sexual assault allegation against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner leads to his campaign suspension and political fallout.
December 2021
Jenny Racicot alleges sexual assault by Graham Platner
Jenny Racicot alleged that Graham Platner sexually assaulted her in late 2021. This allegation contributed to allies dropping endorsements for Platner's campaign for a Maine Senate seat.
Source ↗Graham Platner allegedly forced sex on Jenny Racicot in Maine
Jenny Racicot alleges that Graham Platner entered her home in rural Maine in late 2021 while intoxicated and forced himself on her despite her repeated objections.
Source ↗Jenny Racicot alleges Graham Platner sexually assaulted her in late 2021
Jenny Racicot alleged that Graham Platner entered her rural Maine home uninvited while intoxicated. She stated he forced himself on her despite her repeated objections.
Source ↗January 2022
Justice Democrats Instruct Staff to Cease Contact with Moraff
Consultants for Justice Democrats, who were assisting Congresswoman Summer Lee, instructed activists and staff to stop communicating with Daniel Moraff. This directive came despite Moraff's repeated attempts to influence Lee's campaign.
Source ↗December 2022
Summer Lee Bars Daniel Moraff from Congressional Campaign
Congresswoman Summer Lee barred Daniel Moraff from her 2022 congressional campaign. This decision followed the receipt of at least three complaints of sexual misconduct leveled against Moraff.
Source ↗June 2026
Fifield initially told The Post about Platner's conduct
Fifield initially told The Post about the alleged condom removal during a June 20 interview. This initial off-the-record disclosure preceded her public statements.
Source ↗July 2026
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Source ↗Politico reports sexual assault allegation against Platner
Politico reported that a woman who dated Graham Platner alleged he forced her to have sex with him nearly five years prior despite her reported objections.
Source ↗Jenny Racicot details alleged assault to POLITICO
Jenny Racicot provided details regarding the alleged sexual assault to POLITICO across three interviews over the past two weeks.
Source ↗Graham Platner denies allegations of sexual assault
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, has denied the allegations made against him.
Source ↗Jenny Racicot detailed sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner to POLITICO
Jenny Racicot detailed the alleged incident to POLITICO across three interviews over the past two weeks. POLITICO also reviewed documents, including emails and messages.
Source ↗Maine candidate Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner, a candidate in Maine, is facing allegations of sexual assault. This incident became public knowledge around the date of the post.
Source ↗Democrats begin withdrawing endorsements from Graham Platner
Democrats started pulling endorsements from Graham Platner. This action was reported following the surfacing of sexual assault allegations against the Maine candidate.
Source ↗Bernie Sanders urged Platner to withdraw from Senate race
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke with Graham Platner on Tuesday and urged him to withdraw from his campaign. Platner denied the allegations made by Jenny Racicot.
Source ↗Platner considers future of Maine Senate bid
Graham Platner announced he is taking time to consider his next steps regarding his Maine Senate bid following sexual assault allegations. He stated he is weighing the future of his campaign.
Source ↗Platner categorically denies sexual assault allegations
Graham Platner issued a statement directly addressing the allegations, stating that any accusation of non-consensual behavior against him is categorically false.
Source ↗Politico reports former girlfriend accuses Maine Senate candidate Platner of sexual assault
Politico reported that a former girlfriend accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. The report cited documents and emails from the accuser, Jenny Racicot.
Source ↗Jenny Racicot recounts 2021 assault allegation to CNN's Jake Tapper
Jenny Racicot recounted the 2021 incident to CNN's Jake Tapper. She alleged that Graham Platner was heavily intoxicated during the event.
Source ↗Maine Democratic Party calls on Platner to withdraw as party nominee
The Maine Democratic Party called on Graham Platner to withdraw as the party nominee. Party leaders stated they are entrusted with deciding who represents their values.
Source ↗Graham Platner Denies Rape Allegation Amid Campaign Calls
Graham Platner denied the rape allegation made against him. He stated he was taking time to reflect on his path forward following the accusation.
Source ↗Maine Democratic Party develops plan to replace Platner
Devon Murphy-Anderson, executive director of the Maine Democratic Party, announced the party was working to develop a plan to replace Graham Platner. She stated the developing plan would be open, inclusive, transparent, and fair.
Source ↗Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign
Graham Platner announced the suspension of his campaign operations. He stated that the allegations were forcing him to step down for the movement to continue.
Source ↗Platner campaign accuses Maine Dems of plotting replacement process
Graham Platner's campaign manager, Ben Chin, accused the Maine Democratic Party and national Democrats of coordinating a replacement process behind closed doors. Chin stated that the state and national parties excluded Platner's team and supporters from the nomination conversation.
Source ↗Platner campaign reportedly plans nominee's exit from race
Graham Platner's campaign was reportedly planning the nominee's exit from the US Senate race. This strategy aimed to allow a different Democratic candidate to challenge five-term Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November.
Source ↗Graham Platner suspends bid for Maine Senate seat
Graham Platner announced his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race. He made this announcement via a video posted to X amid allegations of sexual assault.
Source ↗National Republican Senatorial Committee criticizes Platner
Samantha Cantrell, regional press secretary for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, criticized Graham Platner. She stated that Democrats were stained by their association with him.
Source ↗Graham Platner Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Amid Accusations
Graham Platner withdrew from the Senate race in Maine. This followed accusations against him and Daniel Moraff's admission of spending only a few days vetting Platner.
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