**Graham Platner faced a July 2026 allegation of sexual assault from former girlfriend Jenny Racicot concerning a 2021 incident, which he denied as categorically false.** The claim emerged publicly after his June primary win as the Democratic nominee for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat and contributed directly to his withdrawal from the race days later. Maine State Police and the Hancock County District Attorney’s office confirmed no criminal complaint had been filed and no investigation was underway at the time, with officials noting that victims frequently decline to pursue formal charges. Under Maine law the described conduct could potentially qualify as gross sexual assault, a felony, but any prosecution would require the complainant to initiate contact with law enforcement and for prosecutors to determine sufficient evidence exists after review. No subsequent complaints, indictments, or enforcement actions have been reported in the weeks and months following the allegation. Trader consensus on related markets has reflected these procedural barriers, the elapsed time since the events, and the absence of new triggers that would elevate the probability of formal charges.