oyster farmer
Coverage of oyster farmer in the Nexus archive.
- Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins
Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, positioning him to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner, an oyster farmer with limited political experience, emphasized economic issues like housing and healthcare in his campaign.
- Platner says ‘Maine has my back’ as Collins calls latest allegations ‘troubling’
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner remains defiant amid scrutiny over his past as Maine voters prepare for Senate primaries. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) calls the latest allegations against her presumptive Democratic rival 'troubling'.
- How Iran has shaken up a big Senate race
The race for the Maine Senate seat has been disrupted by the Iran war, elevating a combat veteran turned oyster farmer into the political spotlight. NBC News reporter Sahil Kapur highlights how the conflict has reshaped the campaign dynamics.