Graham Platner’s fiery candidacy may fit the moment, but his baggage could sink Democrats' chances of taking back the Senate.

Here's what to know about the scandals about Graham Platner ahead of Maine's June 9 primary and his response to each controversy.

Some voters say there's been too much focus on Platner's personal life.

The populist candidate is facing a series of scandals

Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year.

Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year

Neither Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins nor Democratic challenger Graham Platner faces serious opposition for their party's nomination

The Maine primary will be held on June 9, 2026. Voters will cast their ballots in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor’s races.

As voters head to the polls in Maine, some are worried about Senate candidate Graham Platner’s scandals. Others dismiss them as establishment meddling.

The candidate with baggage threatens the party’s chances at flipping the Maine Senate seat in November.

Controversies about his past dogged the Democrat on the eve of the primary. But he still has a great chance of defeating Susan Collins.

Maine reporter Billy Kobin says the Maine election will be a test of whether Maine voters want the low-key politics of Susan Collins or the anti-billionaire fervor of Graham…

Platner still faces questions about his ability to win in November.

Graham Platner’s fiery candidacy may fit the moment, but his baggage could sink Democrats' chances of taking back the Senate.

The controversial candidate that has sparked the interest of voters in Maine will face sitting Republican senator Susa Collins; 'If you believe that we can change our politics and…

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest

Graham Platner affrontera la sénatrice sortante républicaine Susan Collins en novembre.

The Maine Democrat's personal life drew headlines in a critical Senate contest as voters across four states voted in primaries for the 2026 midterms

Graham Platner is officially the Democratic nominee in Maine to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, easily winning Tuesday’s primary to set up what’s expected to be…

Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary…

Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.