Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race
Under Mâine law, Democrats can replace Platner on the ballot because he quit before a July 13 deadline
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The scramble comes after Politico reported on July 6 that Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Mâine resident who previously dated Platner, accused him of forcing her to have sex in late 2021 despite her repeated objections. Collins, a five-term Republican and one of her party’s few remaining moderates in Congress, is among Democrats’ top targets in 2026.
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The scramble comes after Politico reported on July 6 that Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Mâine resident who previously dated Platner, accused him of forcing her to have sex in late 2021 despite her repeated objections.
according to The Straits Times - WorldCollins, a five-term Republican and one of her party’s few remaining moderates in Congress, is among Democrats’ top targets in 2026.
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