Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied an allegation of sexual assault, calling it "categorically false" and stating he is "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."
The accusation was detailed in a report by Politico, which stated that Jenny Racicot, a former girlfriend, alleged that Platner forced her into non-consensual sex approximately five years ago. According to the report, Racicot had repeatedly asked Platner to stop.
ABC News has not independently confirmed the contents of the Politico story. Platner's campaign has not provided further details on the reflection process or its potential impact on his Senate bid.