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New York PostPoll Shows Platner Leading Collins by 4 Points
A new internal Public Policy Polling survey conducted June 2-3 found Democratic candidate Graham Platner ahead of Republican Sen. Susan Collins by 4 points among registered Maine voters. The poll of 670 voters showed Platner at 49 percent and Collins at 45 percent with 6 percent…
SemaforDemocrats prepare for Maine Senate nominee to remain on ballot
Party officials continue to back their candidate despite recent reports of personal messages. Discussions are underway about potential additional stories ahead of the November election.
winnipegfreepress.comSanders Says He Supports Platner Despite Past Text Messages
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders stated Monday that he continues to back Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine. The comments follow media reports about sexually explicit text messages Platner exchanged while married.
foxnews.comMaine Senate Candidate Cancels Network Appearance After Sexting Reports
A Maine Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate withdrew from a scheduled interview on MS NOW after reports emerged that he sent explicit messages to multiple women. The candidate's wife released a video defending him, and the campaign later denied any interview had been arranged.
nbcnews.comSenator Andy Kim says he has not met Graham Platner
Democratic Senator Andy Kim stated he has not met or spoken with Graham Platner. Kim said he will work with whoever Maine voters elect but hopes the winner will oppose President Trump.
Fox NewsGraham Platner Wife Releases Video After WSJ Reports Infidelity Allegations
Amy Gertner posted a five-minute video defending her husband’s Senate campaign hours after the Wall Street Journal reported sexual text messages sent by Graham Platner after their 2023 marriage. The video did not deny the reported exchanges.
foxnews.comMaine Candidate's Abortion Record Shifted From Pro-Life Votes to Expanded Access
A Democratic candidate for Maine governor previously received a 100% rating from Maine Right to Life. Records show the candidate voted for personhood legislation in 2011 and counseling requirements in 2013 before later supporting expanded abortion access.
salon.comMaine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Discusses Military Service and Political Views
Graham Platner, a former Marine and oyster farmer running as a Democrat for U.S. Senate in Maine, was profiled by the New York Times. The article covered his background, statements on military service, and past comments on political ideology.
Fox NewsDemocratic Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Made Graphic Sexual Comments on Deleted Reddit Posts
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner wrote explicit comments on Reddit about portable toilets and graffiti during military service. The posts, made under a now-deleted account, resurfaced as Platner campaigns for the U.S. Senate seat.
abcnews.go.comVice President Vance Voices Support for Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Vice President JD Vance said Sen. Susan Collins is "a good fit" for Maine despite occasional frustrations with her independence. Collins, a Republican who voted to convict President Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial, faces a competitive re-election race this year. Vance made th…
dnaindia.comSen. Susan Collins Maintains Perfect Voting Record, Attends Senate Session During JD Vance Visit to Bangor
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins remained in Washington on May 14, 2026, instead of joining Vice President J.D. Vance in her hometown as she nears her 10,000th consecutive roll call vote. The Maine Republican, seeking a sixth term, has never missed a vote since…
upi.comVice President Visits Maine to Highlight Fraud Crackdown
The vice president traveled to Bangor, Maine, on Friday to discuss efforts to address government fraud. The visit included support for a Republican candidate and outreach to a U.S. senator from the state. The trip reflects ongoing administration focus on reducing improper federal…
Washington ExaminerJD Vance Campaigns in Maine, Endorses Sen. Susan Collins Ahead of Midterms
Vice President JD Vance lauded Sen. Susan Collins for her independence while acknowledging occasional frustration with her during a Thursday event in Bangor highlighting his anti-fraud task force. Vance also campaigned for former Gov. Paul LePage in Maine’s open 2nd Congressional…
Fox NewsMaine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Cited PTSD Both to Excuse and Reject Online Behavior
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine has attributed past offensive social media posts to PTSD from military service. A 2020 post obtained by Fox News Digital shows Platner rejecting PTSD as an excuse for what he called garbage behavior by former police officers. Pl…
New York PostMaine Senate Candidate Platner Holds Fundraiser With Jewelry Designer Alexis Bittar
Graham Platner attended an April 23 fundraiser at the Brooklyn home of jewelry designer Alexis Bittar. Bittar has designed luxury items for Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama and Dua Lipa, and has spoken publicly about the American flag. The event occurred shortly before one of Platner's…
frontpagemag.comGraham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary, Will Face Susan Collins in November
Oyster farmer and veteran Graham Platner became the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine after Gov. Janet Mills ended her campaign. Platner, who faces Sen. Susan Collins in November, told Fox News he had a cordial call with Sen. Chuck Schumer but still would no…
crooksandliars.comSen. Susan Collins Discloses Longstanding Benign Essential Tremor
The 73-year-old Senate Appropriations Committee chair confirmed she has lived with the neurological condition for decades, including her entire Senate career since 1996. Collins, who is seeking a sixth and final term, has a consecutive voting streak of 9,966, the second-longest i…
Nbc NewsSen. Susan Collins Says She Has Long Had Benign Essential Tremor
The Maine Republican, 73, said she has lived with the neurological condition for nearly 30 years in the Senate with no impact on her work. Collins, seeking a sixth term, faces Democrat Graham Platner in what is expected to be one of the most contentious races of the 2026 midterms…
washingtonpost.comSusan Collins Discloses Longstanding Essential Tremor Diagnosis
The Republican senator from Maine revealed on Wednesday that she has had a benign essential tremor for decades. Collins, 73, said the condition has had no impact on her ability to perform her duties or her daily life. The disclosure follows online speculation about her health dur…
The Boston GlobeMaine Sen. Susan Collins Discloses Longstanding Benign Essential Tremor
The 73-year-old Republican senator from Maine revealed she has had a benign essential tremor for decades that causes shaking in her head and hands. She said the condition has no impact on her ability to serve and that she has never missed a Senate vote. The disclosure follows soc…
680news.comCollins Says Maine Voters Will View Democratic Senate Challenger as Too Extreme
Republican Sen. Susan Collins is seeking a sixth term in the U.S. Senate in Maine's 2026 race against Graham Platner, a military veteran and oyster farmer who is the likely Democratic nominee. Collins told Fox News Digital that she has been the top target of the Democratic leader…
Nbc NewsMaine Gov. Janet Mills Ends Senate Campaign
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, citing insufficient funds to compete in the Democratic primary against Graham Platner. Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, now advances to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. The move highlights fundra…
ABC NewsMaine Gov. Mills Suspends Senate Campaign; Minnesota GOP's Robbins Ends Gubernatorial Bid
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign on Thursday, citing insufficient funds, paving the way for oysterman Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee against Senator Susan Collins. In Minnesota, Republican Kristin Robbins ended her gubernatorial campaign on…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMaine Democratic Primary Polls Show Graham Platner Leading Janet Mills by 35 Points
Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, holds a commanding lead over Gov. Janet Mills in Maine's Democratic Senate primary set for June 9. Polls show him ahead by 35 points, positioning him to face Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. His campaign emphasizes pr…