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June 4, 2026
Graham Platner Faces Mixed Reactions from Maine Voters Ahead of Democratic Primary
- Graham Platner is viewed as the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate as the primary approaches, with voters expressing mixed feelings about his candidacy.
- Critics cite serious allegations against Platner, including abusive behavior and a Nazi-linked tattoo, which have raised questions about his character and viability in the general election.
- Supporters argue that Platner's policy positions are strong and believe he deserves a chance despite his past controversies.
30 Sources
- Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ BehaviorJun 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM · NYT
- Women romantically linked to Platner describe 'toxic,' 'unsettling' conduct: New York TimesJun 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM · The Hill
- ‘He hated women’: Explosive abuse, new Nazi tattoo allegations from exes rock Platner's campaignJun 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM · Fox News
- Report details allegations of unsettling behavior toward women by Graham PlatnerJun 4, 2026 at 10:59 PM · CNN
- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner rejects new allegations of abusive behaviorJun 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM · The Guardian
- AOC dodges questions on abuse allegations, Nazi tattoo claims rocking Platner's campaignJun 5, 2026 at 12:42 AM · Fox News
- Platner says ‘not once’ has he considered dropping Maine Senate primary bidJun 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM · The Hill
- Platner denies New York Times reporting on claims of bad behavior from past partnersJun 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM · The Hill
- Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate RaceJun 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM · NYT
- Democrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate raceJun 5, 2026 at 3:22 AM · NBC
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaignJun 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM · ABC News
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a roomJun 5, 2026 at 6:27 AM · ABC News
- Dem senator bankrolling Platner's campaign ripped for downplaying abuse allegations from ex-girlfriendJun 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM · Fox News
- Top Democrats back Platner despite abuse allegations after demanding accountability in Kavanaugh fightJun 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM · Fox News
- Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate PrimaryJun 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM · NYT
- Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next?Jun 5, 2026 at 9:51 PM · NYT
- Democratic dread in Maine: From the Politics DeskJun 5, 2026 at 10:07 PM · NBC
- House Democrat says Platner has 'disqualified himself' from Maine Senate raceJun 5, 2026 at 10:42 PM · The Hill
- Platner supporter Ro Khanna says he should apologize to women who alleged disturbing behaviorJun 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM · NBC
- Platner supporter Khanna calls Senate hopeful's past relationships 'toxic,' but says he deserves 'redemption'Jun 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM · Fox News
- Platner says ‘Maine has my back’ as Collins calls latest allegations ‘troubling’Jun 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM · The Hill
- Despite new allegations, Maine’s Platner predicts voters will send him to SenateJun 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM · The Guardian
- Sen. Warner: Platner allegations are ‘disturbing,’ but decision up to voters in MaineJun 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM · ABC News
- Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaignJun 7, 2026 at 11:02 PM · ABC News
- Platner holds town hall in Portland as he looks to steady Senate campaignJun 8, 2026 at 1:45 AM · CNN
- Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Graham Platner held a town hall where voters could ask him about allegations of past misconduct. No one did. Instead, voters doubled down on support for him.Jun 8, 2026 at 4:32 AM · WSJ
- As Platner targets Senate seat, fellow Democrats hold their noses ahead of Maine primaryJun 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM · Reuters
- In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation’Jun 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM · NYT
- Maine voters head to polls on Tuesday for closely watched primary electionJun 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Guardian
- SEE IT: Maine voters sound off on Platner's divisive campaign as crucial primary nears: 'He's a disgrace'Jun 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM · Fox News