Platner may be finished, but voters’ hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remain
Summary
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, faces a sexual assault allegation he denies. Despite past controversies, he gained support as an outsider challenging party veterans but is now urged to drop out before the July 13 deadline to allow a replacement in the key Senate race.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is a 41-year-old Maine oysterman running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
- He gained early support with a grassroots campaign against establishment-backed candidates.
- Platner faced past controversies, including a tattoo some identified as a Nazi symbol and questionable social media posts.
- A former girlfriend accused Platner of sexual assault in 2021, which he denies.
- His supporters are now urging him to withdraw by July 13 so the party can pick a new candidate.
- Platner’s outsider campaign style bypassed traditional party vetting systems.
- The Democratic Party had initially backed Maine Governor Janet Mills before she dropped out.
- Similar scandals have affected election outcomes before, like Democrat Cal Cunningham in 2020.
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