Sara Gideon
Coverage of Sara Gideon in the Nexus archive.
- Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, is seeking reelection as Democrats hope to defeat her with new candidate Graham Platner. Collins has maintained her popularity by balancing distance from President Donald Trump while avoiding the primary losses faced by some Senate colleagues. The outcome in Maine is critical for Democrats aiming to flip Senate seats.
- 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 Reddit posts and comments about sexual assault, terrorism, and police that he made years before his campaign. Voters are divided on whether these remarks should disqualify him from consideration, with some attributing them to military trauma while others view them as character flaws disqualifying for Congress.
- New website puts Platner on notice by amplifying scandals: 'One red flag after another'
A group aligned with Sen. Susan Collins has launched a website highlighting Democratic opponent Graham Platner's scandals, including comments on rape victims and alleged sympathy for terrorists. The website, Pine Tree Results, is funded by a fundraising committee that has amassed $12.7 million. Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.