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Senate Candidate Platner Denies Assault Allegations; Endorsements Withdrawn
Sen. Ruben Gallego and Rep. Ro Khanna withdrew their endorsements of Graham Platner on July 6, 2026. The moves followed sexual assault allegations against the populist Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
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Sen. Ruben Gallego and Rep. Ro Khanna withdrew their endorsements of Graham Platner on July 6, 2026, after sexual assault allegations surfaced against the populist Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
Khanna posted on X that the allegations were very serious and credible. He called on Platner to drop out of the race and stated he was withdrawing his endorsement. Platner denied the accusation. His campaign said it plans to reflect on the best path forward.
Platner faces a deadline of July 31 to be replaced on the ballot.
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