Maine Senate Candidate Platner Denies Ex-Girlfriend's Allegations of Non-Consensual Condom Removal

Lyndsey Fifield told the Washington Post that Graham Platner removed a condom without her consent at least six times during sex while they dated from 2013 to 2015. Fifield said she had instructed Platner to use a condom because she was not on birth control and that the incidents took place in Washington, DC.

’” A friend, Emily Zanotti, corroborated Fifield’s account, stating that Fifield discovered the removals and was extremely angry.

Platner has denied both Fifield’s claims and a separate allegation from another ex-girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, who told Politico that Platner entered her home without permission about five years ago and sexually assaulted her. Washington, DC does not have specific laws criminalizing the practice, while Maine allows victims to sue for civil damages. Sens.

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Chuck Schumer, along with the Maine Democratic Party and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, have called for Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. Platner has said he is taking time to reflect on next steps while remaining in the race against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

Platner would need to withdraw by July 13 for a state party nominating committee to select a replacement by July 27.