Maine Dem Senate Candidate Platner Says He Forgot to Close His Kik Account. Sure.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing scrutiny over an active Kik account linked to him. Kik has a notorious reputation for being used in child exploitation cases, raising concerns about Platner's judgment. Despite the controversy, a recent poll shows him leading his opponent, Sen. Susan Collins.
- ▪Graham Platner's Kik account, linked to his campaign, was confirmed by his team to belong to him.
- ▪Kik has been labeled a 'Predator's Paradise' due to its use in child exploitation cases.
- ▪Despite the controversies surrounding him, Platner is currently leading in polls against Sen. Susan Collins.
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Maine Dem Senate Candidate Platner Says He Forgot to Close His Kik Account. Sure. By Ben Smith | 10:30 PM on May 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. The profile photo displayed on a Kik account linked to Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner (screenshot). Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has a new problem, and this one is harder to delete.New original reporting by The Wall Street Journal published Friday has tied Platner to an active profile on Kik, a messaging platform with a long and well-documented history of child exploitation, and that law enforcement officials and online safety advocates have repeatedly flagged as a danger to minors.
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