Senate Campaign

Graham Platner's Senate campaign faced criticism for an inadequate three-day vetting process led by Dan Moraff and Morris Katz, which ignored warnings from a vetting firm about concerning findings, including Reddit posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo, and other scandals. Platner withdrew his candidacy after a rape allegation and a series of controversies.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign ignored warnings from its vetting team, which conducted a three-day review that failed to uncover concerning details like Reddit posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo, and a DUI. The campaign's insufficient due diligence led to scandals that forced Platner to withdraw after a rape allegation emerged.

Graham Platner announced he will suspend his Senate campaign in Maine following a 2021 sexual assault accusation. Platner denied the allegation as 'false' but confirmed ending campaign operations.

A woman accused Graham Platner of rape, leading his Democratic allies to call for him to end his Senate campaign.

A credible rape allegation against Graham Platner is likely to end his Senate campaign, despite his denial. The situation is intensifying tensions within the Democratic Party.

Graham Platner is facing pressure to end his Senate campaign after being abandoned by allies. Calls for him to drop out are increasing.

Platner, a populist candidate, is reflecting on his Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations. He denies the accusations as the deadline to replace him on the ballot approaches.

Democrats and progressives are calling for Maine candidate Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign after new sexual assault accusations. Rep. Ro Khanna stated that sexual assault is a red line.

Platner and his Senate campaign denied sexual assault allegations made by Maine resident Jenny Racicot in a POLITICO article. The campaign is taking 'time to reflect' on its next steps following the accusations.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, along with State Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Rep. Haley Stevens, is competing for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. El-Sayed discussed police funding, Israel, Gaza, and his campaign on 'The Takeout'.

Eric Willoughby is walking from Murphy to Manteo, North Carolina, to raise awareness and funds for Roy Cooper’s Senate campaign and Anita Earls’ state Supreme Court campaign. He interacts with voters, stays in affordable hotels or a hammock, and expresses optimism about the election outcomes despite acknowledging challenges.

Jacob Reses, Vice President Vance’s chief of staff who has been with him since his Senate campaign, will leave the role at the end of summer. Reses has served since Vance took office with President Trump in January 2025.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has attracted large, enthusiastic crowds of supporters. However, many Democrats in the state express anxiety about his candidacy.

Several women romantically linked to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner described their relationships as 'unsettling' and 'toxic' to The New York Times, contributing to a scandal affecting his campaign. The reports add to growing scrutiny of Platner's past.

Graham Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, released a campaign video defending him amid infidelity allegations, but critics and social media users widely condemned it as ineffective damage control. The Wall Street Journal reported that Platner exchanged explicit messages with multiple women after marrying Gertner, while critics argued his campaign used her to deflect attention from the allegations.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has ended her Senate campaign, securing Graham Platner's path to the Democratic nomination for the race against Sen. Susan Collins. Her withdrawal eliminates a primary challenge, ensuring Platner's candidacy.

Maine Governor Janet Mills has announced the suspension of her campaign for the U.S. Senate. The decision ends her bid for a Senate seat, which she had pursued following her re-election as governor.