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The HillSanders 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.comGraham 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 NewsGraham Platner Sent Sexually Explicit Texts to Multiple Women While Married
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.orgPlatner Releases Anti-Oligarchy Ad; Wife Reported His Sexually Explicit Messages to Campaign
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.comMaine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Denies Recycled Allegations From Divorce
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.
Washington ExaminerSen. Chris Murphy Calls Explicit Texts Scandal Involving Maine Democratic Candidate 'Mistakes'
Sen. Chris Murphy addressed reports that Graham Platner's wife found sexually explicit texts on his phone. The Connecticut Democrat pointed to Platner's military service while contrasting him with Sen. Susan Collins.
nypost.comWSJ Reports Graham Platner Maintained Active Kik Sexting Account During Early Marriage
Amy Gertner released a video defending her husband after the Wall Street Journal reported on his active Kik account and alleged extramarital sexting. The June 9 Democratic primary is days away.
uctoday.comMaine Senate Race: Collins Trails Democratic Challenger by 6-9 Points in Latest Polls
Recent polls show the Republican incumbent behind her Democratic challenger by margins ranging from seven to twelve points. The race is one of several that could determine Senate control in the 2026 midterms.
Washington ExaminerMaine Democrats Weigh Options for Senate Nominee After Platner Primary Win
State law gives the party a window to name a substitute if the nominee withdraws by July 13. Platner leads incumbent Susan Collins by nine points in the latest survey.
nbcnews.comPlatner Sent Explicit Texts to Several Women; Couple Says They Resolved Issues 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.
yahoo.comPlatner Sent Explicit Messages; Wife Told Aide in Confidence
Gertner told a campaign aide in late August 2025 that she had found sexually explicit messages sent by her husband to several women. The disclosure remained internal until this weekend.
nbcnews.comPlatner Couple Attended Counseling After Wife's Pre-Campaign Affair
Amy Gertner disclosed the messages to a campaign aide last August during an internal vetting process. She said the couple addressed the issue in counseling and that their marriage is now stronger.
Washington ExaminerMaine Senate Candidate Platner Questioned Armenian Genocide Label in 2016 Reddit Comment
Graham Platner, the Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins, faced renewed scrutiny after a 2016 comment questioning whether the Ottoman Empire's mass killing of Armenians constituted genocide surfaced in reporting by the Washington Free Beacon.
nbcnews.comDemocratic Candidate Graham Platner Faces Questions Over SS Tattoo
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has a tattoo of the Totenkopf, the insignia of the Nazi SS. Several Democratic figures have defended his candidacy while others have called the tattoo disqualifying.
Fox NewsPoll Shows Democratic Candidate Leading Republican Incumbent in Maine Senate Race
A University of New Hampshire survey conducted May 21-25 found the Democratic Senate candidate at 51 percent support among likely voters, with the Republican incumbent at 42 percent. Six percent of respondents were undecided. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6 pe…
citizen.co.zaDemocratic Odds in Maine Senate Race Fall on Prediction Markets
Betting markets lowered the implied probability that a Democrat will win Maine's U.S. Senate seat. Public polls still show the likely Democratic nominee ahead of the Republican incumbent.
Military.comMarine Veteran Graham Platner Seeks Democratic Nomination for Maine Senate Seat
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins since 1997. He has secured endorsements from several Democratic senators and leads in fundraising and polling within the Democratic primary.
The Boston GlobeMaine Secretary of State Removes Transgender Sports Initiative From Ballot
Maine officials ruled more than 12,000 signatures invalid on a petition that would have asked voters to restrict school sports and bathrooms by birth-certificate gender. The petition drive fell short of the required total and will not appear on the November ballot.
Maine Wild Blueberry Harvest Falls Sharply in 2025
Wild blueberry growers in Maine recorded a $28 million loss during the 2025 season. The crop is smaller, sweeter, and distinct from cultivated varieties sold in stores. The industry supports hand-harvest work by Indigenous communities.
NewsweekPoll Shows Shah Leading Maine Democratic Governor Primary
A recent survey found Nirav Shah ahead of Troy Jackson in the June 9 primary. Graham Platner, the likely Democratic Senate nominee, ranked Jackson first among the candidates.
Washington ExaminerVolunteer Firefighter Dies in Maine Silo Explosion
Andrew Ryan Cross, a 27-year-old volunteer firefighter, died while responding to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine. The incident occurred on Friday morning and was confirmed by state fire officials.
washingtonpost.comDemocratic Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Made Explicit Online Comments About Military Toilets
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner posted explicit comments on Reddit about portable toilets while deployed overseas. The posts, made in 2017 and 2021, included descriptions of masturbation and military graffiti.
nbcnews.comLewiston Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
Dashane Seamster, 30, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Maine on charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. The conviction triggers mandatory sentencing proceedings that will determine the exact term of imprisonment and any asset forfeitures.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMaine Gov. Janet Mills Suspends US Senate Campaign
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced she is suspending her Democratic primary campaign for the US Senate due to insufficient financial resources. This move clears the path for Graham Platner, a political newcomer leading in polls, to become the Democratic nominee against Republic…