Platner and strategist Morris Katz, the 27-year-old behind the rise of Zohran Mamdani, are testing whether their strategy can work for Democrats.

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The Maine Senate candidate criticized reports on his alleged pre-campaign extramarital sexting as “gossip” and “journalistic malpractice.”

Platner and strategist Morris Katz, the 27-year-old behind the rise of Zohran Mamdani, are testing whether their strategy can work for Democrats.

Graham Platner has managed to stay up in the polls as he relies on his leftist, populist message to carry him through his scandals.

Senate Democratic leadership is grudgingly sticking with Graham Platner after a whirlwind tour through Washington.

Platner's campaign highlight his polling lead over Collins, a strong fundraising week, and Maine voters holding their support for him.