Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid

Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

By Reid J. Epstein

Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary for US Senate seat

Controversial candidate shrugged off misconduct allegations and will face Republican Susan Collins in November’s election

Are Graham Platner's scandals helping him?

Are Graham Platner's controversies actually helping him in the Maine Senate race? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews talks with Carine Hajjar about Platner's rise, his refusal to drop out amid multiple scandals, and why Democrats are still standing behind him.

Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest Graham Platner, a Marine veteran, oyster farmer and progressive activist, has scaled a mountain of personal controversies to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine. Victory on Tuesday caps a remarkable rise for a candidate who has never held elected office and whose campaign was shadowed by negative headlines that might have ended a more conventional political caree...

By David Smith in Blue Hill, Maine

Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today

Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor.

By The NPR Network

Graham Platner wins Maine Senate Democratic primary despite ‘Nazi’ tattoo scandal and women’s abuse claims

Political newcomer’s myriad of negative headlines infuriated progressives and worried establishment Democrats – but give Republicans a glimmer of hope

By John Bowden

LePage wins Maine Republican nod in key US House battleground

Graham Platner's wife Amy Gertner and parents: What we know about Maine senate candidate's family

As Graham Platner heads into the Maine Democratic primary on June 9 as the heavy favourite, here is what we know about his wife Amy Gertner and his parents.

Graham Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary. Now Comes the Hard Part

"I’m humbled and proud to officially be your Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate to take on Susan Collins and the billionaire class she represents," Platner said in a statement

By Charisma Madarang