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Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 6, 2026
· 5 min read
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party int...
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 San Antonio
This story has no direct connection to San Antonio , but it does raise questions about how local political parties and organizations handle allegations against their candidates. In Bexar County, voters may wonder what procedures are in place for addressing similar situations, and whether there are any mechanisms for replacing a candidate if they are accused of misconduct. The fact that Maine state law allows for a candidate to be replaced under certain circumstances may prompt San Antonio residents to consider what their own state and local laws say about such matters. As the situation unfolds in Maine, San Antonio voters may also be watching to see how national figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna respond to the allegations against Platner, and what implications this might have for local Democratic candidates and organizations.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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