A new poll conducted as Platner's resurfaced Reddit posts, which drew backlash, revealed where he stands with Maine Democrats.

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he covered up a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol that he got nearly 20 years ago.

Chuck Schumer's plan to bank on safe establishment candidates in 2026 was divisive within the party—before damaging revelations broke about an insurgent Democrat in Maine.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s former political director said his campaign offered her $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) prior to her exit from the campaign, Politico reported. Newsweek contacted the political director, Genevieve McDonald, and Platner’s campaign for comment via Facebook message and email.

The poll shows that 58% of likely Democratic primary voters favor Platner. Janet Mills, Maine's two-term governor, who was recruited by national party leaders, was polling at just 24%. None of the other candidates in the crowded field received more than 1%.

Oyster farmer and Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s father has contributed approximately $60,000 to Democratic candidates and causes, according to federal records. Bronson Platner, the father of Graham Platner and a retired lawyer and assistant district attorney,

Maine Democrat Graham Platner remains committed to his U.S. Senate campaign despite a growing list of controversies.

In recent days, we’ve seen Donald Trump’s supporters hail the president’s plans to put his face on a U.S. coin, build himself a huge arch beside Arlington Cemetery and knock down part of the White House to erect a fancy ballroom.