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Sanders, Warren call for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race after latest allegation
By Monica Madeja and Marc Fortier at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
Local Democrats are among those calling on Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the race following a new allegation from a woman who previously dated him who said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop.
Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told ...
Key takeaway Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The call for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race has significant implications for local Democrats in Trophy Club , who have been watching the developments with interest. While the allegations against Platner are disturbing and serious, the swift response from prominent Democrats like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren suggests that the party is taking a strong stance against sexual assault. For local Democrats in Trophy Club, this issue may resonate particularly in the context of their own community values and expectations for leaders. As the situation unfolds, it will be worth watching how local party members and officials respond to the allegations and the potential consequences for Platner's campaign. The fact that several high-profile Democrats have already withdrawn their support for Platner may also prompt local Democrats to reevaluate their own endorsements and alliances.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Local Democrats are among those calling on Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the race following a new allegation from a woman who previously dated him who said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop.
Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told ...
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