WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary
Maine voters are divided on Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner as he faces multiple scandals ahead of the primary. Some residents believe the controversies will impact their voting decisions, while others remain undecided. Platner has denied allegations of heavy drinking and violent behavior, but the accusations continue to shadow his campaign.
- ▪Graham Platner is facing allegations of heavy drinking and violent episodes from former girlfriends.
- ▪Voters in Maine are split on whether these scandals will affect their votes in the upcoming primary.
- ▪Some residents believe Platner lacks the judgment and values expected from a congressional representative.
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Democrat Elections WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary Former girlfriends told The New York Times that the Marine Corps veteran engaged in heavy drinking and violent episodes By Kiera McDonald , Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 6, 2026 4:00am EDT | Updated June 6, 2026 4:08am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WATCH: Maine residents weigh in on Platner amid mounting controversies Fox News Digital spoke to Maine residents about whether a string of scandals has changed their view of the Democratic Senate candidate ahead of Tuesday's primary.
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