Graham Platner to win Maine Democratic Senate primary and face Sen. Susan Collins
Summary
Democrat Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November. The race is important because it could affect which party controls the Senate next year. Platner’s campaign has faced several allegations of misconduct, which he denies.Key Facts
- Graham Platner won the Democratic primary in Maine with little opposition.
- Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, was unopposed in her primary.
- Collins is a five-term senator known for sometimes breaking with her party.
- Platner is a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer who campaigns against wealthy elites.
- Allegations against Platner include sending sexually explicit texts and claims of abusive behavior, which he denies.
- Maine Governor Janet Mills, backed by national Democrats, dropped out of the race in April.
- Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren support Platner.
- Platner has apologized for past controversial internet posts and covered up a tattoo tied to Nazi symbolism.
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