Pennsylvania Dem rep claims Graham Platner 'has disqualified himself' from Maine Senate race
Rep. Madeleine Dean stated that Graham Platner has disqualified himself from the Maine Senate race due to emerging allegations. These allegations include physical abuse and inappropriate behavior, which have raised concerns about his candidacy. Platner, who is running for the Democratic nomination, has denied the broader allegations but acknowledged personal failings.
- ▪Rep. Madeleine Dean claims Graham Platner has disqualified himself from the Maine Senate race.
- ▪Platner faces allegations of physical abuse and sexually explicit texts.
- ▪He has previously been scrutinized for a tattoo recognized as a Nazi symbol and past controversial statements.
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Democrat Elections Pennsylvania Dem rep claims Graham Platner 'has disqualified himself' from Maine Senate race Platner faces allegations of physical abuse, sexually explicit texts, and a tattoo recognized as a Nazi symbol By CJ Womack Fox News Published June 5, 2026 7:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Madeleine Dean says Graham Platner 'has disqualified himself' from Maine Senate race Rep. Madeleine Dean told CNN’s Boris Sanchez that Graham Platner "has disqualified himself" from Maine’s Senate race, saying new stories about the Democratic candidate were emerging "by the hour." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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