Aug 19, 2026
Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes withdrew from Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel prepared to report that state Democrats reviewed anonymous allegations about his sexual encounters.
At least six Maine Democrats are vying to replace Graham Platner as the party's Senate nominee after the progressive candidate suspended his campaign amid a rape accusation from a former girlfriend. The state Democratic Party will select a replacement to face Sen. Susan Collins in the fall election.
Growing number of Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are urging Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race following a Politico report of a sexual assault allegation from a woman he dated in 2021. Platner has denied the claim.
British police announced Friday that their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, arrested earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, will be long and complex and could examine allegations of sexual misconduct related to his time as a UK trade envoy. Thames Valley Police appealed for witnesses to broaden the inquiry.