Graham Platner, a candidate in Maine's Senate race, faces public allegations from ex-girlfriend Jenny Racicot that he removed condoms without consent and raped her while intoxicated during their on-and-off relationship that began in 2019. Politico published a report detailing the claims on Monday, which the Washington Post also covered; Platner has denied the accusations as categorically false. CBS News and Townhall reported on the candidate status and denial.