# Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.

- Published: 2026-07-10T02:16:22Z
- Updated: 2026-07-11T14:58:28Z
- Section: trending
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/us/politics/democrats-republicans-sexual-assault-politicians.html
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The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.

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