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Maine Senate Race
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world7 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Denies Sexual Assault Allegation from Former Girlfriend
@politico reported July 6 that a woman who dated Graham Platner accused him of sexual assault. Platner called the claims false and said the campaign is reflecting on its path forward. The candidate has faced earlier controversies over comments and treatment of women.
reviewjournal.comworld31 days ago
Democratic Primary Winner Faces Internal Party Concerns Over Past Allegations
Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary Tuesday. Party operatives are circulating negative polling and exploring options to replace him before a July 13 withdrawal deadline.
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Axiospolitics43 days ago
Maine Democratic Senate Frontrunner Graham Platner Faces Scrutiny Over Past Personal Conduct
Graham Platner, the Democratic front-runner for Maine's Senate seat, is under scrutiny after reports of sexually explicit messages and a previously covered Nazi symbol tattoo.
washingtonpost.compolitics73 days agoUpdated
Maine Gov. Janet Mills Suspends U.S. Senate Campaign
Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine on or before April 30, 2026, handing the Democratic nomination to Graham Platner. The move, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, has divided Democrats amid a favorable 2026 midterm environment. The ra…
Fox Newspolitics80 days ago
Maine Dem Senate Candidate Graham Platner Advocates U.S.-China Climate Cooperation
Maine Democrat Graham Platner stated in a February livestream that the U.S. should pursue closer ties with China, emphasizing cooperation on issues like climate change over opposition. Platner, running to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, also criticized federal immigration officers and…