What to know about the tumultuous Maine Senate primary
October 23, 2025
Maine Democrat Graham Platner remains committed to his U.S. Senate campaign despite a growing list of controversies. Platner, an oyster farmer and first-time candidate, aims to unseat Republican Susan Collins. He must first win a competitive primary against Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Platner has faced backlash over old Reddit posts and a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol. He has since apologized and covered the tattoo. Supporters like Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna stand by him. Maine’s primary election is in June 2026.