Yet Another New Sexual Misconduct Allegation Shatters Graham Platner’s Already Collapsing Campaign

Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing another allegation of sexual misconduct as his campaign confronts mounting political pressure and a key deadline that could determine whether he remains on the ballot for November’s general election, as reported by Fox News.

The latest allegation was reported by The Washington Post, which cited Platner’s former girlfriend, Lyndsey Fifield.

According to the report, Fifield alleged that during their relationship, Platner removed condoms during sexual encounters after she had told him they should be used.

“He would pull condoms off,” Fifield told The Washington Post. “He would do it in a sneaky way. He wouldn’t tell me.”

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The newspaper reported that Fifield, 41, had previously accused Platner of physical misconduct during their relationship.

According to prior allegations, she said he sometimes grabbed her forcefully enough to leave marks and on one occasion twisted her arm behind her back, pushed her into a bedroom, and held the door closed until she “calmed down.”

Supporters of Platner had previously dismissed those allegations, according to the report, characterizing Fifield, a former employee of The Heritage Foundation, as a conservative political operative.

Fifield also told The Washington Post that she confronted Platner about the alleged conduct.

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“I confronted him both during and after [sex] because he knew that I was not on birth control and how dangerous that was,” she told the newspaper.

She also alleged that Platner responded playfully after the encounters.

“He would act, like, cute about it, like ‘Oh sneaky me,'” she said, according to the report.

In a statement provided to The Washington Post, Platner’s campaign reportedly described Fifield’s latest allegations as “categorically false and politically motivated.”

The new accusation follows another allegation published approximately one day earlier.

Politico reported that Jenny Racicot, 41, accused Platner of assaulting her in 2021 while they were involved in an on-again, off-again relationship in Washington, D.C.

According to Politico, Racicot alleged that Platner entered her home while intoxicated and assaulted her after she repeatedly told him to stop.

“I remember him grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me,” Racicot told the publication. “I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, ‘This is no longer my choice.’”

Platner publicly denied Racicot’s allegations in a video released after Politico published its report.

The candidate also said his campaign was evaluating its next steps as the race approaches an important filing deadline.

Under Maine election law, Platner must withdraw from the race by 5 p.m. on July 13 if Democratic Party officials are to select a replacement nominee before the November election.

The allegations have prompted several prominent Democrats to withdraw their support.

Among those calling for Platner to step aside are Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., both of whom had previously backed his campaign.

“Now more than ever, we need leaders in Washington who reflect our values. There can be no tolerance for sexual assault,” Warren said in a statement.

“Working families are counting on Democrats to win the Senate election in Maine to unrig our economy and hold Donald Trump accountable. With so much at stake, the best path forward is for Graham Platner to step aside as the Democratic nominee and address these serious allegations outside this Senate race.”

Sanders also urged Platner to withdraw.

“I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine,” Sanders said in a statement. “In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”

Platner is seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Fox News Digital reported that it contacted the Platner campaign for additional comment.

Q: How much more gross can P-Hustle get before the end?

A: pic.twitter.com/nt7rrvvYB5— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) July 7, 2026

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