A woman who accused Graham Platner of abuse is criticizing the New York Times, with some outlets reporting she feels the newspaper's coverage led to her claims being dismissed. There are multiple allegations of non-consensual behavior against Platner from women who dated him, with some describing his behavior as "unsettling". The situation has led to calls for Platner to drop out of a race, although the specifics of the allegations and the response to them are not universally agreed upon.