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

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.

Graham Platner is still expected to win the Maine Senate Democratic primary. But can he keep his momentum through another controversy?

Maine’s Republican-held Senate seat is one of three Senate contests rated as toss-ups this year.

Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America.

Primary voters in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota head to the polls to choose nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor in state races.

Four states vote Tuesday, with Maine’s key Senate race capturing the most national attention and Donald Trump picking sides in South Carolina’s race for governor.

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.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota will cast their ballots Tuesday in another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be

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.

Polls open in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina; voters appear to stand by Democratic challenger Graham Platner despite string of controversies

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

It’s official: the Democrats are heading to the midterms with an oysterman from Maine.

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

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

Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic primary for US Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Susan Collins.

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