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Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maine

He dropped out of Maine’s Senate race last month after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, an allegation he denied.

Published August 13, 2026, 4:58 PM
Updated August 13, 2026, 5:08 PM3.9K
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Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maine

He dropped out of Maine’s Senate race last month after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, an allegation he denied.

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