Maine

A fast-tracked vetting process for Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has allowed multiple controversies to surface after his campaign launch in Maine.

19. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Tucker Carlson appeared on a Canadian podcast Thursday to defend Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner against accusations tied to a tattoo linked to the German military.

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing fresh scrutiny over sexually explicit messages and a Kik app account days before Maine's June 9 primary. His wife Amy Gertner defended him in a video, while rival Janet Mills reminded voters she remains on the ballot.

30. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner holds an active profile on the Kik messaging app. His wife Amy Gertner informed campaign aides last year about sexually explicit messages he exchanged with multiple women.

Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, citing a lack of financial resources. The move clears the path for progressive challenger Graham Platner to face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the fall general election. National Democrats had backed Mills as their preferred candidate to unseat Collins.

25. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A Franklin County grand jury has indicted Austin Doucette on intentional or knowing murder in the death of his girlfriend, Mikayla Rose DeSantis, whom he fatally shot on March 8 at a Carrabassett Valley condo. Doucette, who called the shooting accidental in 911 calls—as detailed in prior coverage—now faces formal charges following an autopsy confirming homicide.