Locals in Graham Platner’s tiny Maine town think he should drop out of Senate race over ‘horrible’ scandals
Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, is facing backlash from locals in his small town over recent scandals. Allegations of inappropriate behavior, including sexting and past abusive actions, have led some residents to call for him to withdraw from the race. Despite the controversies, Platner remains ahead in polling against incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
- ▪Graham Platner is running for Senate in Maine against incumbent Susan Collins.
- ▪He has been accused of sexting multiple women while married and has a history of making offensive comments.
- ▪Local residents are expressing their disgust and urging him to drop out of the race.
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US News Locals in Graham Platner’s tiny Maine town think he should drop out of Senate race over ‘horrible’ scandals By Steven Vago and Alex Oliveira Published June 4, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SULLIVAN, Maine — Alleged sleazeball Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s dirty laundry is the talk of his tiny Maine town just days ahead of a nail-biter primary — with some saying the Democrat’s unsavory behavior is not fit for office. Platner — who is running to unseat Maine’s longtime Republican incumbent Sen.
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