A former girlfriend of Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has accused him of repeatedly removing condoms during sexual encounters without her consent during their relationship more than a decade ago, according to interviews published Wednesday. The woman said the incidents occurred while they were dating in Washington, D.C., from 2013 to 2015. Platner's campaign denied the allegation, calling it false and politically motivated. The accusation follows a separate allegation made earlier this week by another former partner, who accused Platner of raping her in 2021. Platner has denied that allegation, saying any accusation of nonconsensual sexual conduct is untrue.

The latest allegation has intensified scrutiny of Platner's campaign in a closely watched Senate race against incumbent Republican Susan Collins. Several prominent Democrats, including lawmakers and national political organizations, have withdrawn their endorsements and called on Platner to end his campaign. Maine election law allows political parties to replace a nominee if a withdrawal occurs before the state's deadline, leaving Democrats weighing their options in a race viewed as critical to the balance of power in the Senate.