Sen. Brian Schatz is scheduled to appear at a virtual donor event Sunday in support of Graham Platner, the Maine Democratic Senate nominee facing multiple scandals. The appearance marks the first public show of backing from the Hawaii senator for the embattled candidate ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Platner has drawn criticism over recent allegations of abusive behavior toward former girlfriends and other personal revelations, including explicit messages sent while married. He has denied the claims, describing them as politically motivated. The candidate raised more than $200,000 in the days after a New York Times report detailed the allegations. Platner has said his campaign remains strong and that he has not considered dropping out. Schatz, who has not formally endorsed Platner, is listed as the special guest at the event with tickets priced from $100 to $7,000. The gathering was planned weeks earlier. Other Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna, have offered measured support while urging focus on defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
