National Review

Graham Platner secured 71.9% of the vote in the June 9 Maine Democratic Senate primary against Janet Mills. He suspended his campaign following two 2021 sexual assault allegations that he denied. Party procedures for selecting a replacement nominee remain subject to deadlines and internal rules.

Jenny Racicot made a rape claim against Graham Platner, after which his campaign ended and he planned to file withdrawal paperwork before the July 13 deadline, according to Townhall. Platner’s top aide Morris Katz confirmed the filing plans. DSA members circulated a letter calling for candidates and officials to avoid working with Katz or Fight Agency due to its ties to Sen. John Fetterman’s consultants.

A former Wisconsin judge obstructed a federal immigration arrest according to reports from National Review and WSJ. The judge received no jail or prison time. Available sources represent only right-center perspectives and provide limited details on the underlying conduct.

Reason reports that Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, is dropping out of the race against incumbent Republican Susan Collins, with the party having until July 27 to select a replacement. His poll numbers declined after reports of a sexual assault allegation, a Nazi tattoo, edgy Reddit posts, alcoholism, and mistreatment of past girlfriends. Platner stated he did not know the tattoo's nature when obtained.