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Senate Candidate Acknowledges Past Behavior Toward Women He Dated
Graham Platner said he did not harm an ex-girlfriend and will continue his Senate campaign. He described his conduct after military service as not the best behavior.
Usa Todaypolitics17 days ago
Pennsylvania Senator Criticizes Maine Senate Candidate Over Texts and Tattoo
A Pennsylvania senator publicly criticized the leading Democratic candidate for Maine's Senate seat over reports of explicit messages and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. Other Senate Democrats have not issued similar statements.
New York Postpolitics17 days ago
Pennsylvania Senator Challenges Maine Senate Candidate to Release Kik Messages
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman called on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to release messages from a Kik account created in 2016. Fetterman also questioned age verification on the platform and referenced Platner's past comments.
foxnews.compolitics18 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.
nbcnews.compolitics20 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.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
Sen. 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.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Maine 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.
newsone.compolitics37 days ago
Texas Governor Declines to Endorse in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he will not endorse either incumbent Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff scheduled for May 26. The race advanced to a runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in the March primary. Polls show…
foxnews.compolitics43 days ago
Sen. Blackburn Calls for Secret Service Overhaul After Trump Assassination Attempt
Sen. Marsha Blackburn sent a letter to the Secret Service director calling for a full audit of all personnel following an armed intruder's breach at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The incident marked the third assassination attempt on President Trump. Separat…
vox.compolitics49 days ago
Democrats Support Candidates Amid Accusations of Extremist Ties
Democrats are backing Graham Platner in a Maine Senate race following Janet Mills' withdrawal. Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, faces scrutiny over past tattoos and social media posts. Party favorability ratings remain low according to recent polls.
jewishjournal.compolitics49 days ago
Georgia Senate and Governor Races Show Competition Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Georgia's primary voting is underway for the 2026 midterms, with Republicans yet to unify behind candidates in the Senate and governor races. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff holds a fundraising lead and polling advantages in potential matchups. The state's political landscape remai…
abcnews.go.compolitics49 days ago
Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr; Nate Morris Drops Out of Kentucky Senate Primary
President Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat. Nate Morris exited the race and stated he would join the Trump administration. The seat is being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader.
themarysue.compolitics50 days agoUpdated
Trump Endorses Opponent of Kentucky Senate Candidate and Invites Him to Join Administration
Republican Nate Morris withdrew from the Kentucky Senate race after President Donald Trump requested he serve in the administration as an ambassador. Trump subsequently endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the seat. Morris, previously critical of rivals linked to retiring Sen. Mitch McCon…
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Washington Examinerpolitics51 days ago
Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the Kentucky Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Trump also asked rival candidate Nate Morris to drop out, with Morris agreeing to join the Trump administration. The endorsement comes w…
The Guardianpolitics52 days ago
Maine 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…