Democrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate race
Democrats in Maine are grappling with controversies surrounding Senate candidate Graham Platner as the primary approaches. Allegations from former girlfriends have raised concerns about his behavior, leading to internal party divisions. Despite the controversies, Platner remains committed to his campaign and has denied the allegations against him.
- ▪Graham Platner is facing allegations of unsettling behavior from former girlfriends as he campaigns for the Senate nomination in Maine.
- ▪Some Democrats are worried that Platner may be too risky a candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
- ▪Platner has denied the allegations and stated he has no intention of withdrawing from the race.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next? — NYT — Politics
- ▪ Locals in Graham Platner’s tiny Maine town think he should drop out of Senate race over ‘horrible’ scandals — New York Post
- ▪ With Graham Platner, Democrats Are Playing with Fire — National Review
- ▪ Graham Platner Meets With Senate Democrats Amid Texting Scandal — NYT > Top Stories
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2026 ElectionDemocrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate raceParty divisions have grown as Democratic leaders and activists debate the seriousness of the scandals surrounding Platner, who is critical in their drive to win the Senate.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleWomen who dated Graham Platner detail 'unsettling' behavior in NYT article05:10Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 4, 2026, 11:22 PM EDTBy Natasha Korecki, Bridget Bowman and Sahil KapurFor the Democratic Party, the road to Maine’s Senate primary is paved in dread.
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