Platner insists abuse allegations ‘simply not true’ as scandals continue to pile up Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner vehemently denied new abuse allegations reported by The New York Times, attributing them to political motivations from Republican operative Lyndsey Fifield. While admitting to past struggles with alcohol and difficult periods after combat service, Platner unequivocally rejected claims of physicality and specific encounters detailed in the report. He confirmed he is not dropping out of the race and remains the front-runner in the Democratic primary.

• Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, denied recent abuse allegations.
• He stated that allegations of physicality and certain specific claims are untrue and politically motivated.
• Lyndsey Fifield, a Republican operative, detailed past alleged aggressive interactions with Platner.
• Platner acknowledged a difficult period in his life involving alcohol use after combat service but denied the specific serious allegations.
• The report also mentioned Platner allegedly fantasized about raping men who break into his home, which he denied.
• Platner’s wife reportedly informed his campaign about consensual, sexually explicit texts he sent to other women.
• Platner described his marriage as strong and has no intention of withdrawing from the Senate race.
• He remains the front-runner in the Democratic primary despite the controversies.