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Graham Platner Accused of Rape; Leaders Threaten Funding

7/8/2026

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Graham Platner is accused of raping a former girlfriend after arriving intoxicated at her home in 2021.
Platner's campaign said it will consider its next steps.
Despite earlier reports of unsettling behavior from three women, Platner won the Democratic primary with 72% of the vote.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said they would withhold funding if Platner remained on the ballot.

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Graham Platner is accused of raping a former girlfriend after arriving intoxicated at her home in 2021.
Platner's campaign said it will consider its next steps.
Despite earlier reports of unsettling behavior from three women, Platner won the Democratic primary with 72% of the vote.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said they would withhold funding if Platner remained on the ballot.