Democrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during the height of the #MeToo movement.

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.

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

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

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.

Hungry to oust Susan Collins, Platner advocates say it’s time their colleagues dropped lingering skepticism over personal baggage to embrace the nominee.

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.

Democrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during the height of the…

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