POLITICSJun 5 · 03:22 UTCNBC NEWSSahil Kapur

Democrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate race

Democrats are addressing a new controversy involving Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate, during a competitive Senate race in Maine. The incident occurred during an interview in York, Maine, on April 17, 2026.

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