Graham Platner has officially won Maine's Democratic Senate primary, completing one of the most surprising and controversial political rises of the 2026 election cycle.

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…

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

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

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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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 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.

Platner faced a series of scandals, including a since covered-up Nazi symbol tattoo and a report that some ex-girlfriends found his behaviour disturbing

Democrats are looking to flip the seat held by Sen. Collins

Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, stressed a message of redemption as he promised to oust Susan Collins.

Graham Platner has officially won Maine's Democratic Senate primary, completing one of the most surprising and controversial political rises of the 2026 election cycle.

After a fresh wave of scandals, the Maine progressive got a boost from primary voters that quelled opposition in Washington.

How Maine Democrats feel about their scandal-plagued Dem.

While Democrats have made many arguments in defense of Platner, the case for excusing his behavior really boils down to three.