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Democrats Demand Maine Senate Candidate Resign Over Condom Allegations

7/8/2026

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and other Democratic officials have urged Graham Platner to quit the Maine Senate race before July 13.
Lyndsey Fifield alleges Graham Platner removed condoms without her permission while they dated from 2013 to 2015.
Maine’s 2023 law makes non-consensual condom removal illegal and allows victims to sue for damages.
Graham Platner denied the claims, calling them politically motivated and citing post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and other Democratic officials have urged Graham Platner to quit the Maine Senate race before July 13.
Lyndsey Fifield alleges Graham Platner removed condoms without her permission while they dated from 2013 to 2015.
Maine’s 2023 law makes non-consensual condom removal illegal and allows victims to sue for damages.
Graham Platner denied the claims, calling them politically motivated and citing post-traumatic stress disorder.