Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations
Maine Democrats are deciding the fate of Senate candidate Graham Platner, who is expected to win despite facing explosive allegations. Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, has been playing defense amid mounting controversy, including inflammatory online comments and allegations of violent episodes. The candidate has called the latest allegations untrue and has thanked Maine voters for continuing to support him.
- ▪Graham Platner is a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine who is facing a slew of controversies
- ▪Platner is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and other top progressive champions
- ▪The candidate has been accused of making inflammatory online comments and having a history of violent episodes
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Lindsey Graham Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations The oyster farmer and combat veteran is expected to win despite no Democrats rescinding their endorsements By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 9, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video SEE IT: Maine voters sound off on Platner's divisive campaign as crucial primary nears: 'He's a disgrace' With Maine's Democratic Senate primary one day away, voters tell Fox News they're divided over whether Graham Platner's controversies are disqualifying or overblown.
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