Sunday, June 7, 2026

Graham Platner Maine Senate primary controversy allegations

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing multiple controversies days before the state's primary, including allegations of physical abuse from a former girlfriend, sexting other women shortly after his 2023 marriage, and questions about whether he knowingly had a Nazi tattoo. Platner has denied the most serious allegations, calling them 'politically motivated' and 'false,' while acknowledging past struggles with PTSD and alcohol. Despite the controversies, Platner retained significant supporter turnout at a Bar Harbor rally.