In states from Maine to California to Texas this year, candidates for political office have suspended campaigns – and in some cases resigned from office – over allegations of sexual assault or misconduct. Yet other officeholders facing similar accusations have remained on the ballot or have won elections.
Democrat Graham Platner dropped his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine last week, under pressure from party leaders and former allies, after a sexual assault allegation from an ex-girlfriend emerged. From the early days of his campaign Mr. Platner faced controversies over online comments about women and what previous partners said was intimidating behavior
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