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Graham Platner takes questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign

Graham Platner takes questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is holding a town hall-style event where he is taking questions from voters in Maine

Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign

Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is set to take questions from voters at a town hall-style event in Maine

Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary

Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, insists voters will support him despite controversies about his past

Graham Platner holds Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

Graham Platner holds Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married

As Platner targets Senate seat, fellow Democrats hold their noses ahead of Maine primary

As Platner targets Senate seat, fellow Democrats hold their noses ahead of Maine primary

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Timothy Gardner NEW YORK, June 7 (Reuters) - Reports about presumptive Senate nominee Graham Platner's past have left some of his fellow Democrats feeling uneasy about him just days before the state's primary.

Graham Platner holds Maine rally, says voters will 'have my back' amid scandals

Graham Platner holds Maine rally, says voters will 'have my back' amid scandals

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner has hosted his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married

Impact of Candidate Scandals on U.S. Elections: A Closer Look

Impact of Candidate Scandals on U.S. Elections: A Closer Look

Recent analysis highlights how candidate scandals affect voter behavior in U.S. elections. Despite personal controversies, candidates like President Trump and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner have maintained support. Factors such as the nature of the scandal, the candidate's personal appeal, and the political climate influence voter decisions. For instance, extramarital affairs often have less impact unless accompanied by other allegations. The analysis cites examples like the 2025 Virginia attorney general race, where voters overlooked disqualifying behavior. Platner's campaign faces scrutiny over past toxic behavior and controversial symbols, yet he remains a leading candidate.

Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room

Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room

An ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than a decade ago

Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married

Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Allegations of Threatening Behavior

Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Allegations of Threatening Behavior

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing allegations of threatening behavior toward women he dated, according to a report by The New York Times. The report includes interviews with six women, with three describing volatile relationships involving heavy drinking and demeaning behavior. Platner has acknowledged past struggles with PTSD and alcohol, but disputes claims of physical intimidation. The allegations have raised questions about Platner's viability as a candidate against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine Senate Race: Susan Collins and Graham Platner Tied Amid Sexting Scandal

Maine Senate Race: Susan Collins and Graham Platner Tied Amid Sexting Scandal

Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democratic candidate Graham Platner are currently tied in the Maine Senate race, each receiving 46% support among likely voters, according to a poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates for the pro-Collins Pine Tree Results PAC. This development follows revelations that Platner engaged in sexting with multiple women via the chat app Kik while married. The poll indicates that 8% of voters remain undecided. The controversy has significantly impacted Platner's favorability, with nearly half of the respondents holding an unfavorable view of him, a sharp increase from earlier in the year. Additionally, 59% of those surveyed stated that the sexting revelations would make them less likely to vote for Platner.

Graham Platner Accuser Criticizes NY Times for Alleged Bias in Abuse Story

Graham Platner Accuser Criticizes NY Times for Alleged Bias in Abuse Story

Lyndsey Fifield, who accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of physical abuse, has criticized the New York Times for allegedly altering her story to favor Platner's campaign. Fifield claims that the Times reporters delayed and modified her account, omitting significant allegations of sexual assault and focusing excessively on her work history. She expressed disappointment in the Times, stating that she had trusted the journalists despite her conservative bias. The Times article included statements from other women, but Fifield argues that crucial corroborative evidence was excluded. Platner has denied the allegations, labeling them as politically motivated.