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Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy

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Newest development Jun 5, 2026 · 2 reportsDemocrats are increasingly frustrated with Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.

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    Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy

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    Democrats are increasingly frustrated with Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

    Headline from The Boston Globe ·

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  1. The Daily Signal

    Platner's Sexting Scandal Shakes Maine Senate Bid (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Democrat Graham Platner faces turmoil as a sexting scandal threatens his campaign and the Democrats' Senate hopes in Maine.

  2. New York Post

    Democrats spooked that Graham Platner has more skeletons in his closet: ‘It’s a certainty’ (opens New York Post)

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    Beltway Democrats are quietly bracing for more politically damaging details to emerge on embattled Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner and fretting that he could jeopardize their already narrow path to retaking the Senate this cycle.

  3. NBC News

    Maine’s Graham Platner meets with Democratic senators amid controversy (opens NBC News)

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    Graham Platner visited Washington on Tuesday to meet with Democrats amid fresh controversy.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Graham Platner meets with Senate Democrats amid texting scandal (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Graham Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine who is facing new scrutiny of his past behavior, came to Washington on Tuesday.

  5. Townhall

    Graham Platner Met With Dem Senators. Here's What They Said. (opens Townhall)

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    Graham Platner meets Senate Dems amid scandals; Democrats aim to beat Susan Collins in 2026 Maine race.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Graham Platner hit by fresh wave of allegations ahead of Maine primary (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The New York Times report undermines what Platner told senators while visiting Washington, D.C., this week before returning home to Maine.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Democrats are increasingly frustrated with Graham Platner in Maine Senate race (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Platner has privately and publicly assured fellow Democrats not to worry that his Maine Senate bid will devolve into a constant debate over his personal foibles.

  8. NPR

    Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy (opens NPR)

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    Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.

  9. PJ Media

    Democrats Are FURIOUS with Graham Platner Now (opens PJ Media)

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    Democrats face turmoil as allegations against Graham Platner threaten Maine Senate hopes.

  10. NBC News

    Democrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate race (opens NBC News)

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    For the Democratic Party, the road to Maine’s Senate primary is paved in dread.

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