Maine Senate Election
Coverage of Maine Senate Election in the Nexus archive.
- AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed allegations against Democratic candidate Graham Platner's past conduct ahead of Maine's primary election. She described the behavior as 'hard to stomach' and emphasized the election is 'a choice' for voters.
- Former Biden aide sounds alarm on Democratic party backing Platner as scandal deepens: ‘Dangerous game’
A former aide to First Lady Jill Biden criticized Democratic support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, citing his controversial past including Nazi tattoos and explicit online posts. The aide argued that backing Platner despite these issues represents a dangerous compromise for the party.
- Platner in the hot seat as Maine voters rip his 'horrible' comments amid Reddit scandal
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces controversy over past offensive Reddit posts and comments about sexual assault, terrorism, and police. Maine voters are divided on whether these years-old remarks should disqualify him from challenging incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in what Democrats view as a winnable seat.
- Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: ‘People should have second chances’
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, stating that 'people should have second chances.' Van Hollen addressed the issue during an interview with Punchbowl News.