Maine Democratic Senate primary

Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary with 72% of the vote, defeating Governor Janet Mills. Platner will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November, with the race critical for Democrats to gain Senate control. The win follows scrutiny over past Reddit posts, a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, and other controversies.

Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary with 72% of the vote despite allegations of infidelity and abuse. Progressives supported him, while Trump influenced Republican primary outcomes.

Graham Platner is set to win the Maine Democratic Senate primary and will face Sen. Susan Collins in the election. This race is considered crucial for Democrats' efforts to gain control of the Senate.

Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and progressive activist, won the Maine Democratic Senate primary despite controversies surrounding his campaign. He will face Susan Collins in the midterm election and has no prior elected office experience.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer said Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner should win his primary and then step off the ballot to allow Democrats to replace him with a stronger candidate in the fall. Platner is expected to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Senate and would face Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine voters are divided on Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner amid scandals including allegations of abuse, a Nazi tattoo, and sending explicit messages. The June 9 primary includes Platner, David Costello, and Janet Mills, with the winner facing the incumbent Republican senator.