Maine
Platner’s finance chief quits, citing misalignment with ‘professional standards’
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Ronald Holmes, national finance director for Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, resigned Friday after saying his professional standards no longer aligned with the campaign — the third senior departure amid scrutiny of Platner’s past posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. The campaign stressed its reliance on small-dollar fundraising despite the shake-up.
Graham Platner apologizes for past offensive Reddit comments
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner released a video on Friday expressing regret for inflammatory social media posts from his past. He attributed the comments, which included endorsements of political violence and disparaging remarks about police and racial groups, to his mental state after returning from military service in Afghanistan. Platner is challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
U.S. Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker’s vote after censure over sports post
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Maine Rep. Laurel Libby was barred from speaking and voting on the House floor after posting about a transgender high school athlete. She refused to apologize and sued; the U.S. Supreme Court later ordered her votes to be counted while the case proceeded, and lawmakers ultimately rescinded the restrictions.
Maine senate candidate platner reshuffles campaign amid controversies
Maine Democrat Graham Platner to remove tattoo resembling Nazi symbol
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, a former Marine and oyster farmer challenging Sen. Susan Collins, has faced backlash over a chest tattoo resembling a Nazi skull and crossbones. He claims ignorance of its connotations and plans to have it removed, amid resurfaced offensive Reddit posts from his post-military years. Supporters like Sen. Bernie Sanders defend him, while critics question his awareness.
Janet Mills joins crowded Maine Senate Democratic primary
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her candidacy for the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, positioning herself as the establishment favorite to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. The move comes amid aggressive recruitment by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, as Democrats eye the seat as a key pickup opportunity in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024. Mills faces competition from younger candidates in a race that highlights generational tensions within the party.
Maine Senate candidate faces scrutiny over old Reddit posts
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire for deleted Reddit posts from 2013 to 2021 that promote violence, express communist views, and include racist remarks. The 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer has disavowed the comments as youthful indiscretions made during a period of disillusionment. The revelations come amid a competitive primary race against Governor Janet Mills to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.