Graham Platner and Susan Collins Statistically Tied—New Maine Senate Poll
Summary
A new poll shows Democratic candidate Graham Platner slightly ahead of incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. Platner faces allegations from former partners, which he denies, calling them politically motivated.Key Facts
- A Tavern Research poll of 1,642 Maine voters shows Platner with 51% support and Collins with 49%, within a 2.8% margin of error.
- Platner is competing in a primary against David Costello to be the Democratic candidate.
- Allegations from former partners claim Platner engaged in threatening behavior, which he denies.
- One accuser said Platner twisted her arm and blocked her in a room but did not hit her; the New York Times reported but could not confirm these claims independently.
- Platner has spoken publicly about his struggles with PTSD and asked for support amidst the accusations.
- Other polls show Platner leading Collins by similar margins, though some were sponsored by Platner’s campaign.
- Collins’ favorability rating is 41% with 57% unfavorable; Platner’s favorability is 42% with 51% unfavorable.
- The primary to select the Democratic Senate candidate is scheduled for Tuesday.
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