April 19, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren backs Graham Platner in Maine Senate primary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner at a rally, calling him her 'kind of man' and emphasizing his potential to beat Susan Collins.
Platner, a combat veteran, faces scrutiny over past controversies including a Nazi tattoo and problematic social media posts, which he has apologized for.
The primary highlights divisions within the Democratic Party, with Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders supporting Platner, while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer backs former Gov. Janet Mills.