Election 2026 Maine Senate
Jodi Edwards, a campaign volunteer for Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, shows off a t-shirt at a rally Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, insists voters will support him despite controversies about his past. Speaking Friday, he addressed reports of sending explicit messages to women while married and allegations of volatile behavior. Platner denies some claims and says he's a changed man. Despite concerns, many Democrats back him, seeing him as their best chance to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner's campaign has faced scrutiny over past controversies, including a tattoo recognized as a Nazi symbol and offensive online comments. Supporters argue his personal growth makes him worthy of public life.
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