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chicago.suntimes.comworld1 day ago
Partner of man killed in Maine traffic stop speaks publicly
The partner of a man killed by an immigration enforcement agent during a traffic stop in Maine spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday. She described the pain her family is experiencing.
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Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Troy Jackson Launches Bid for Maine U.S. Senate Democratic Nomination
Former state Senate president Troy Jackson is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine. He lost the 2026 gubernatorial race to Gov. Janet Mills and now competes among 13 candidates ahead of a July 25 convention.
politics2 days ago
Federal Agent Fatally Shoots Motorist in Biddeford, Maine; Victim Was Not Target of Operation
A federal immigration agent killed a motorist in Biddeford on Monday. The victim was not the target, and agents were not wearing body cameras. The incident marks the second deadly force use by ICE on U.S. soil in a week.
The Boston Globepolitics3 days ago
Biddeford Residents Rally After Federal Immigration Officer Shoots Colombian Man
A fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer in Biddeford, Maine, prompted vigils and protests on Monday. City officials and residents linked the response to the city's 1924 stand against a Ku Klux Klan march targeting immigrants.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
Democrats to debate for Maine Senate nomination Thursday
Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah and Jordan Wood will appear at 7 p.m. in Portland ahead of a July 25 convention. The 90-minute event will air on WCSH 6 and WLBZ 2.
Fox Newsworld5 days ago
Graham Platner Withdraws from Maine Senate Race
Graham Platner ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine on Friday after two former partners accused him of sexual misconduct. He won the Democratic primary last month and had led polls against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
uctoday.compolitics7 days ago
Maine Democrats schedule July 25 convention to select Senate nominee
State party officials will hold a convention on July 25 to choose a replacement for the withdrawn candidate. Several Democrats who lost the recent gubernatorial primary have begun early fundraising and campaign efforts.
Nbc Newspolitics8 days ago
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood says he would continue Graham Platner's ideas but reject his endorsement
Jordan Wood, a Maine Democrat running for Senate, stated he would advance the same policy ideas as Graham Platner while declining his endorsement. Wood described the movement as larger than any single individual.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.compolitics8 days ago
Troy Jackson Files to Replace Platner as Maine Senate Nominee, Citing Shift on Abortion and Healthcare Rights
Troy Jackson filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to potentially replace Graham Platner in the Democratic U.S. Senate race in Maine. During a Thursday interview, Jackson addressed past votes on abortion and gay marriage after an independent voter said he would bac…
nbcnews.compolitics8 days ago
Illinois Senator Urges Maine Senate Candidate to End Campaign
A Democratic senator from Illinois called on a candidate seeking the Maine Senate seat to withdraw from the race. The statement cited the candidate's prior role leading an Illinois public health department during a Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics9 days ago
Maine Democrats Pick Convention to Choose Senate Nominee Replacement
The state committee voted Wednesday night to select a replacement through a nominating convention rather than a caucus. Multiple candidates have entered ahead of the July 27 certification deadline after the prior nominee withdrew.
politics9 days ago
Maine Democratic Senate nominee drops out after rape allegation
The nominee withdrew from the race Wednesday night following a public allegation. The decision came after earlier scrutiny of past online posts and campaign vetting.
Fox Newspolitics10 days ago
Maine State Representative Says Platner Encouraged Her Senate Bid
Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger said Graham Platner called her Monday night and asked if he could put her name forward as a possible replacement if he withdraws from the Senate race. Platner has not dropped out and has not made an endorsement decision.
dailykos.compolitics10 days ago
Maine brewery owner enters Senate race after candidate faces rape accusations
Dan Kleban, owner of Maine Beer Company, announced interest in the Democratic Senate nomination following accusations against Graham Platner. Kleban previously suspended his own campaign last October.
dailykos.compolitics10 days ago
Maine Democratic Party Seeks Senate Candidate Replacement by July 27 Deadline
Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. State law requires the party to select a replacement by July 27 if he drops out before July 13.
dailykos.compolitics10 days agoUpdated
Maine Senate nominee faces assault allegation from years ago
Maine Democrats are calling on the party's Senate nominee to withdraw ahead of a July 13 ballot deadline after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, which he denies. The nominee is expected to address the future of his candidacy as early as July 8.
Associated Pressworld10 days ago
Maine Democrats Enforce Nomination Rules After Allegation Against Platner
The Maine Democratic Party accused Graham Platner's campaign of attempting to shape the process for selecting a new nominee if he withdraws. Platner's team denied trying to influence the selection and said supporters should help decide.
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The Guardianpolitics11 days ago
Democratic senator faces calls to exit Maine Senate race after allegation
A Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine is under pressure to withdraw following a sexual assault allegation. Party officials have until 13 July to replace the candidate on the ballot.
Semaforworld11 days ago
Sanders recommends Platner step aside after assault allegation
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended a day of silence on Tuesday by urging Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw following a sexual assault allegation. Other Democratic endorsers had already called for his exit and for a replacement nominee.
jns.orgpolitics11 days ago
Maine Senate candidate faces calls to withdraw after rape allegation
Democratic officials and organizations withdrew support for Graham Platner on Monday following a rape allegation made by a Maine resident. The candidate denied the claim and said he was considering next steps.
jns.orgpolitics12 days ago
Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
Jenny Racicot accused Graham Platner of forcing himself on her in late 2021. Platner called the claim false in a July 6 video. Democratic leaders urged him to withdraw from the race against Sen. Susan Collins.
jns.orgpolitics9 days agoUpdated
Democratic Senate Nominee Graham Platner Suspends Maine Campaign After Assault Allegation
Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race after a woman accused him of sexual assault five years ago. Party leaders withdrew endorsements and urged him to step aside ahead of a July 13 deadline.
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politics19 days agoUpdated
Poll Finds Platner and Collins Tied Within Margin of Error in Maine Senate Race
A New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena survey of 608 likely voters found Democratic nominee Graham Platner at 49 percent and Republican Sen. Susan Collins at 47 percent. The two-point margin falls within the poll's 4.8-percentage-point margin of error.
jns.orgpolitics26 days ago
Maine Democrat Wins Primary for 2nd District Despite Party Support for Rival
Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap defeated state Sen. Joe Baldacci in the Democratic primary for the state's 2nd congressional district. Party campaign organizations had backed Baldacci but have not confirmed full support for Dunlap.
ksl.compolitics26 days ago
Democrat Wins Maine 2nd District Primary After Ranked-Choice Count
Matt Dunlap defeated state Sen. Joe Baldacci in the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. The seat will be contested in November by former Gov. Paul LePage.
Washington Examinerpolitics29 days agoUpdated
State Auditor Matt Dunlap Wins Maine Democratic Primary for 2nd District
Matt Dunlap defeated the party-backed candidate in the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd District. He will face former Governor Paul LePage in November after Rep. Jared Golden retires.
Washington Examinerpolitics28 days agoUpdated
Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Advance in Maine Governor Race
Maine completed ranked-choice tabulation early Friday morning, advancing Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles to the November governor election. Democrat Matt Dunlap won his party’s nomination for the open 2nd Congressional District seat.
ABC Newspolitics29 days ago
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles win Maine governor primaries
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles won their respective primaries Friday and will face each other in the November election for Maine governor. Democrat Matt Dunlap also secured the party's nomination for the state's 2nd Congressional District.
nationalpost.compolitics29 days ago
Maine Democrats and Republicans Advance to November Governor and House Races
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles won their primaries for governor after ranked choice voting concluded. Democrat Matt Dunlap won the nomination for the 2nd Congressional District and will face former Gov. Paul LePage.
uctoday.compolitics32 days ago
Maine Senate Poll Shows Collins Trails Platner by Two Points
A Wick and 2WAY survey conducted June 11-14 found Democrat Graham Platner leading Republican Senator Susan Collins 47.6 percent to 45.4 percent. The result falls within the poll's 3.1-point margin of error.
citizen.co.zapolitics35 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Platner Linked to 2012 Reddit Comment Mocking Suicide Attempt
A resurfaced 2012 Reddit thread shows Democratic candidate Graham Platner, posting as P-Hustle, responding to a photo of a girl dangling from a window by writing that someone was not trying hard enough.
msnbc.compolitics37 days ago
Biden's former chief of staff defends Senate candidate's tattoo
Ron Klain stated the tattoo was a skull and crossbones marking service in Afghanistan. The statement drew criticism from the Republican Jewish Coalition and others on social media.
New York Postpolitics38 days ago
Maine Democratic Senate Primary Sees 222,600 Voters, 37% Increase From 2020, With Oyster Farmer Graham Platner Winning 72%
Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination with 72 percent of the vote. Turnout rose 37 percent from the 2020 primary.
nypost.compolitics38 days ago
Maine Democratic Primary for Open House Seat Heads to Ranked-Choice Voting
No candidate reached a majority in the Democratic primary to succeed Representative Jared Golden. The contest will now proceed under ranked-choice voting rules.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Scandal-Plagued Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary With 72 Percent, Will Face Susan Collins
Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination Tuesday and will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November. He addressed past allegations during a Wednesday television appearance.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Democratic Senate Candidate Wins Maine Primary Despite Past Controversies
Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Tuesday. Rep. Ro Khanna said voters are giving Platner a chance to rebuild credibility after allegations about his past surfaced.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Retiring Maine Representative Says Competitive Districts Wear Down Members
Rep. Jared Golden said constant campaigns in swing districts take a toll on lawmakers. He held Maine's 2nd District for four terms despite the area favoring Republicans in presidential voting. Voters select his successor Tuesday under ranked-choice voting.
The Hillpolitics39 days ago
Maine Primary Ballot Includes Candidates With Family Ties to Officials
Several candidates running in Maine's primary have connections to current or former officeholders. A senator's son and a Bush family member are among those seeking the governorship.
The Hillpolitics39 days ago
Ex-Platner Aide Urges Democrats to Reject Him in Maine Senate Primary, Citing Past Allegations He Denies
Genevieve McDonald, who served as political director for Graham Platner’s campaign last year, published an op-ed Monday calling on Democrats to consider other candidates one day before the primary.
abcnews.go.compolitics39 days ago
Four states hold primaries Tuesday including Maine Senate and two governor races
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota go to the polls Tuesday. Maine’s Senate primary and open governor contests in Maine and South Carolina are the most competitive races on the ballot.
Fox Newspolitics39 days ago
Maine Democrats head to primary amid fresh allegations against leading candidate Graham Platner
Graham Platner faces voters one day after rallies in Portland and Bar Harbor. Janet Mills' name stays on the ballot after she dropped out earlier this spring.
abcnews.go.compolitics39 days ago
Maine Democrats Hold Primary for Open 2nd District House Seat
Four candidates will compete in the June 9 Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. The winner will face former Gov. Paul LePage in November.
Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
Maine Republicans Spotlight Past Writings of Platner Adviser Morris Katz Amid Sexting and Tattoo Scrutiny
Writings by Democratic strategist Morris Katz resurfaced last week as Maine Republicans examined his role in Graham Platner's Senate campaign.
The Hillpolitics41 days ago
Fitzpatrick calls for higher bar on Senate candidate allegations
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said lawmakers should set a higher standard for conduct after reports detailed past allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. The comments came during a Sunday interview on CNN.
Newsweekpolitics42 days ago
Platner Leads Maine Democratic Primary
A Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine faces criticism over a past tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism. Party figures have called on him to address the issue while he maintains he was unaware of the connection at the time.
New York Postpolitics43 days ago
New York Times Publishes Allegations of Emotional and Physical Abuse Against Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner
The New York Times published interviews with six former romantic partners of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. The report detailed claims spanning more than a decade.
Fox Newspolitics43 days ago
Maine Democrats Nominate Graham Platner to Challenge Sen. Collins
Graham Platner leads the Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in November. Voters decide Tuesday after reports detailed personal allegations and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.
uctoday.compolitics43 days ago
New Poll Shows Platner Leading Collins by 5 Points in Maine Senate Race, Days After Reports of Sexually Explicit Messages
A Thursday poll found Platner ahead of Collins by five points among likely voters. A prior survey last month showed him at 48 percent to her 43 percent before reports of alleged explicit messages surfaced.
New York Postpolitics43 days ago
Maine Senate poll shows Collins and Platner tied at 46 percent
A Republican firm poll found Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic candidate Graham Platner each at 46 percent support among likely voters. The survey was conducted June 1-3 before additional allegations appeared in a New York Times report.
Forbespolitics31 days agoUpdated
Graham Platner Faces Accusations Of 'Toxic' Relationships And Disturbing Behavior—Days After Sexting Scandal
Multiple women who had romantic relationships with Platner alleged to The New York Times that the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate in Maine showed disturbing or intimidating behavior.
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Prediction Markets Tighten in Maine Senate Race After Allegations Surface
Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s implied win probability fell from 72 percent to 52 percent on Kalshi after a New York Times report detailed allegations from former partners. The race is now viewed as a toss-up days before Maine’s Democratic primary.
New York Postpolitics44 days ago
Ex-girlfriend describes past statements by Maine Senate candidate
A former girlfriend of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he repeatedly described violent fantasies involving home intruders. The account is one of several allegations reported about his personal conduct.
The Hillpolitics44 days ago
Poll shows Democratic Senate candidate with 4-point lead in Maine
A new survey found Democrat Graham Platner ahead of Republican Sen. Susan Collins by 4 percentage points. Analyst Nate Silver said the result is narrower than earlier public polls and noted past polling errors in Maine.
nbcnews.compolitics44 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Meets Senate Democrats After Sexting Reports
Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner met with Senate Democrats in Washington on Tuesday to address rumors following reports of extramarital messages. He stated that the most serious rumors are false.
The Hillpolitics45 days ago
Sanders says he is not rethinking endorsement of Maine Senate candidate
Sen. Bernie Sanders defended his endorsement of Democratic candidate Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race. The candidate faces new reports of sending sexual messages to women who were not his wife.
foxnews.compolitics46 days ago
Graham Platner Wins Democratic Senate Nomination in Maine
Sanders endorsed Platner and appeared with him on the Fighting Oligarchy tour. Platner’s campaign confirmed explicit text messages sent while married.
ABC Newspolitics47 days ago
Platner Sent Explicit Texts to Women Before Campaign; Couple Sought Counseling
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine responded to reports that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women. His wife Amy Gertner also issued statements defending their marriage.
pbs.orgpolitics47 days ago
Platner Attacks Corporate Consolidation in New Ad
Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner issued a populist advertisement Monday, days after reports emerged that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women while married. Platner and Republican Sen. Susan Collins face each other in Maine’s November election.
nbcnews.compolitics47 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Platner’s Explicit Divorce Messages Released by Ex-Wife
Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner cancelled a scheduled appearance on MS NOW after reports emerged that he had sent sexually explicit messages on the Kik app. The campaign had initially requested the interview.
nbcnews.compolitics49 days ago
Couple Discovered Marital Issues Early On, Addressed Them in Counseling
Amy Gertner told staff she found the messages in spring 2025, early in the marriage. The campaign decided the matter was private and handled in counseling.